Network Storage Service
Location:
Lead, South Dakota, United States
Posted on:
Deadline:
Summary:
RFP for a one-year contract to provide expandable, secure network storage solutions supporting multi-cloud integration for a South Dakota government authority.
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The government authority in Lead, South Dakota is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive network storage services. The solution must support multiple protocols, including SMB, NFS, iSCSI, FC, NVMe/TCP, and NVMe/FC. Key requirements include in-place, hot-swappable component replacements, non-disruptive hardware and software upgrades, and compatibility with VMware vCenter and Veeam. Data at rest encryption, storage performance monitoring, predictive failure alerting, ransomware protection, RAID data protection, and deduplication/compression capabilities are essential features.
The service must offer multi-cloud support such as integration with AWS and Azure, customizable reports for usage and performance, and provide two storage appliances with usable capacities of 100 TB and 50 TB, expandable as required. The initial contract period is for one year.
Best-fit vendors:
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-level network storage solutions
• Expertise with SMB, NFS, iSCSI, FC, and NVMe protocols
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter, Veeam, AWS, and Azure integrations
• Ability to provide scalable appliances and advanced data protection features
• History of serving public sector or government clients
