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Yes: 301 • No: 0
MarylandHB 02612026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
State Procurement - Competitive Proof of Concept Procurement
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
State ProcurementAdministrative AgenciesElectronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferElectronic GovernmentEvidenceGeneral Services, Department ofInformation TechnologyInformation Technology, Department ofInternet -see also- Internet AccessMinority Business EnterprisesNoticesProcurementRules and RegulationsSmall BusinessSolicitationVeterans
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
New pilot purchasing for vendors
Beginning June 30, 2026, State agencies can use competitive proof‑of‑concept purchases. They can test products, services, or technology in real settings and then move to full deployment if it proves useful. The law defines what a proof of concept is and lets vendors compete for pilot work and follow‑on contracts.
Some pilots can skip Small Business Reserve
Beginning June 30, 2026, some proof‑of‑concept buys can be exempt from the Small Business Reserve, even at $1,000,000 or less. The Governor’s Office of Small, Minority, and Women Business Affairs can decide the reserve is not practicable. When exempt, small firms lose that set‑aside protection for that procurement.
Clearer postings for pilot bids
Beginning June 30, 2026, proof‑of‑concept solicitations must list the scope, intended use, quantity, estimated timeline, and expected number of awards. They must also state the evaluation factors for each phase, including price, and how important each factor is. Agencies may target known vendors, but must post the notice on the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage site.
MBE and veteran goals by phase
Beginning June 30, 2026, agencies set Minority Business Enterprise and veteran‑owned participation goals by phase in proof‑of‑concept buys. The solicitation must say which phase each percentage applies to. This gives MBE and veteran‑owned firms clearer targets when planning teams and bids.
Approvals before pilot contracts start
Beginning June 30, 2026, a unit must get the unit head’s OK and the Chief Procurement Officer’s approval before a proof‑of‑concept buy. For IT pilots, the Secretary of Information Technology must also approve. Approval can require enough in‑house staff or an MOU with the IT Department for status updates. These checks protect the State’s interests.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/10/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 126 • No: 0 • Other: 6
Senate vote • 4/6/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 2/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 265
4/28/2026Passed Enrolled
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (126-0)
4/10/2026HouseHouse Concurs Senate Amendments
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (42-0)
4/6/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/3/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {403423/1 Adopted
4/3/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
4/3/2026SenateHearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
2/27/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (133-0)
2/26/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Adopted
2/24/2026HouseFavorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
2/23/2026HouseHearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2026HouseFirst Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
1/14/2026HousePre-filed
9/30/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/10/2026
Third Reading
2/24/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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