7K20--Quantum Vaulting License (VA-24-00033319)
ID: 36C77624Q0096Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

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IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7K20)
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    Description

    Sources Sought Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Quantum Vaulting License (VA-24-00033319) for the Institute for Learning Education (ILEAD). Quantum Vaulting software is needed to manage full LTO 8 tapes that have been exited from the library. The software will be integrated with the St. Louis Quantum LTO 8 library system and the Avid media asset management (MAM) system. It will allow for the tracking and management of tapes outside of the library, ensuring that archived files can be restored to the MAM when requested. The Quantum Vaulting software, along with professional services for integration, testing, and operational documents, is required to be delivered to ILEAD in St. Louis, MO. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed-Price.

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    Wayne A KlotzbachContract Specialist
    (216) 447-8300
    wayne.klotzbach@va.gov
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