Unified Storage Requirement
ID: 2025-CIO-RFI-Unified-StorageType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/f248837420ff43fa97a6d5a00db11dbb/view
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    The Library of Congress is seeking proposals for a unified storage system to manage its Tier-1 and Tier-2 data, with a focus on both Block and NAS storage solutions. The system must be hosted on-premises and support a variety of applications and data types, including essential disaster recovery capabilities, while ensuring compatibility with multiple protocols and robust security features. This initiative is crucial for enhancing data management and disaster recovery processes, emphasizing the need for a secure, reliable, and scalable storage solution. Interested vendors should contact Charles Hertenstein at chertenstein@loc.gov for further details regarding the proposal requirements and submission process.

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    Charles Hertenstein
    chertenstein@loc.gov
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    Unified Storage-Salient Characteristics.xlsx
    The Library of Congress is seeking proposals for a unified storage system to manage its Tier-1 and Tier-2 data, requiring both Block and NAS storage solutions. The system must be hosted on-premises and support various applications and data types, including disaster recovery capabilities. Key specifications include compatibility with multiple protocols (Fiber Channel, SMB, NFS, iSCSI), extensive file system and data handling capabilities (support for over 1 billion files per file system, max file system sizes of 256TB), robust security features (Data at Rest Encryption, LDAP authentication), and monitoring integrations (compatibility with VIPR SRM and ServiceNow). The proposal is to address installation and configuration at two Virginia sites, with specific requirements for power efficiency, redundancy, data deduplication, and support for virtualization platforms. Providers are encouraged to respond with configurations on the Federal Supply Schedule and provide details on STaaS (Storage as a Service) options. The initiative aims to enhance data management and disaster recovery while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, emphasizing the importance of a secure, reliable, and scalable storage solution.
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