Lone Star College System Ionwave #RFP 26-03-06 Addendum 1

Lone Star College System RFP for Cohesity Backup Software Subscriptions, Support, and Fort Knox Azure Cold Retention

Lone Star College System (LSCS) is seeking proposals for Cohesity backup software subscriptions and comprehensive support services to enhance its data protection and disaster recovery capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Lone Star College System (LSCS) Procurement Department - Contact: Clavelia Martin, Commodity Manager II - OEM Highlight: - Cohesity is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified for all software and support components. - Products and Quantities Requested: - Cohesity DataProtect Service Subscription (SVC-DATAPROTECT): - 230 units (1 TB each) - 200 units (1 TB each) [listed twice] - Cohesity Replica/Retention Service Subscription (SVC-REPLICA): - 310 units (1 TB each) - 200 units (1 TB each) [listed twice] - Premium (24x7) Support for C5218-SFP-4 (CS-P-C5218-SFP-4): 5 units - Premium (24x7) Support for C5218-SFP-2 (CS-P-C5218-SFP-2 and CSP-C5218-SFP-2): 6 units total - Fort Knox Azure Cold (Weekly Retention) (SAAS-FORTKNOX-C-LRS-AZURE): 1 unit - Services Requested: - Premium 24x7 hardware support for Cohesity appliances, including updates, patches, and version upgrades - Fort Knox Azure Cold retention services for ransomware resilience and disaster recovery - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fixed pricing required for the entire five-year term (three-year base plus two one-year options) - Support coverage must ensure continuity beyond current subscription expiration - All licenses must include entitlement documentation and license registration confirmation - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Lone Star College System, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Lone Star College System seeks to procure a contract for Cohesity Backup Software subscriptions and associated support services. The solicitation invites proposals to be submitted electronically through the Lone Star College System eBid system by April 28, 2026. The Lone Star College System serves over 80,000 students across 23 locations in the greater Houston area and aims to support student success through high-quality, low-cost education. The RFP includes detailed instructions, contact information, and required attachments such as a current Form W-9 and, optionally, a Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295.

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