Abnormal Security COTS License Capacity Increase for Inbound Email and Core Account Takeover Protection
- Client
- Department of Information Technology
- Solicitation No.
- FC0003819
- Posted
- 10/22/2026
- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe buyer seeks an Abnormal Security commercial off-the-shelf software license capacity increase under a fixed-price Purchase Order Request for Proposals. The required scope includes core account takeover protection, inbound email security, and AI security mailbox capacity extensions. Performance will occur offsite, with a place of performance listed in Crownsville, Maryland. Only onshore USA organizations that are Master Contractors under the COTS Software 2012 contract (060B2490021) are eligible to bid. Master Contractors must be authorized resellers, submit a Letter of Authorization, and include a screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage system by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bids will be evaluated based on price to determine the most advantageous offer from a responsive and responsible Master Contractor.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from FC0003819_PORFP_Abnormal_License_Increase.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Maryland Department of Information Technology is seeking proposals to add license capacity for Abnormal COTS software. The agency requires 25,000 licenses each for Inbound Email Security, Core Account Takeover Protection, and AI Security Mailbox. Eligibility is limited to current Master Contractors under the COTS 2012 contract 060B2490021.
- Issued by
- Department of Information Technology
- PORFP Issue Date
- 10/20/2026
- Proposals due
- 10/30/2026 2:00 PM
- How to submit
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Submission details
- Submitted through the State's eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) e-Procurement system.
- Contract term
- Coterminous with current contract to 10/16/2027
- Set-aside
- Small Business Reserve (SBR)
- Place of performance
- 100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
How proposals are evaluated
| Price |
Scope of work
- 25,000 licenses for Inbound Email Security Abnormal AI Inc - IES
- 25,000 licenses for Core Account Takeover Protection Abnormal AI Inc - CORE-ATO
- 25,000 licenses for AI Security Mailbox Abnormal AI Inc - AISM
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a current Master Contractor awarded under Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software (COTS 2012), 060B2490021
- Must be an authorized reseller for the Manufacturer (Abnormal)
Documents to include with the bid
- Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the Manufacturer or Distributor
- Screenshot of the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
- Copies of all software licensing agreements (e.g., EULA, Enterprise License Agreements, AUP)
- Attachment Y - Data Use Agreement (for SaaS products)
- No Bid Form (if electing not to bid)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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