CanadaBuys #BPM025021

SSC Solicits IBM Storage Scale (35,600 TB) Annual Support Renewal or Equivalent

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking bids for the renewal of IBM Storage Scale (formerly IBM Spectrum Scale) software support and subscription, or an equivalent solution, for a 12-month period. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Enterprise and IT Procurement office - Principal Procurement Officer: Eric Lavigne - OEMs and Vendors: - IBM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Equivalent solutions from other vendors are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - IBM Storage Scale Data Access Edition per Terabyte Annual Software Subscription & Support Renewal (Part Number: E0PMGLL) - Quantity: 35,600 terabytes - 12-month subscription and support renewal - Includes software licensing, maintenance, hotline and web support, bug fixes, upgrades, and access to IBM support portals - Equivalent storage solutions may be proposed if fully compatible and interoperable - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open to equivalent solutions, not limited to IBM - Must comply with multiple Canadian and international trade agreements (CFTA, CPTPP, CETA, etc.) - No security requirements specified - Support is virtual; no travel required - Emphasis on compatibility and interoperability with existing systems

Description

This solicitation is issued by Shared Services Canada (SSC) for the provision of IBM Storage Scale or an equivalent solution. The procurement is conducted through competitive open bidding and is subject to various trade agreements including CFTA, Canada-Chile FTA, CPTPP, CETA, and others. There is no security requirement for this solicitation. The closing date for submission is December 22, 2025, at 14:00 EST.

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