Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040175
Ohio Seeks MBE Vendor for Mainframe Data Library Manager Support
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000040175
NAICS
541512
This opportunity is for continued support and maintenance of the State of Ohio's mainframe virtual tape environment, specifically for the Data Library Manager system. - Government Buyer: - State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Office of Information Technology SOCC03 - Products/Services Requested: - Data Library Manager Support and Maintenance - Support and maintenance services for the mainframe virtual tape environment - No specific part numbers or OEMs are listed - Quantity: 1 (annual support) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is exclusively open to Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) dealers - Only vendors on existing state contracts or able to offer services through such contracts are eligible - Responses must be priced at or below contract rates - Selection based on lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote - Service delivery location: 1320 Arthur E Adams Dr, 1st Floor, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio - Contract term is one year, with up to three one-year renewal options at the discretion of DAS
Description
The State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services is soliciting for continued support and maintenance for the mainframe virtual tape environment. The contract term starts on the day of purchase for one year with up to three additional one-year renewal terms at the discretion of DAS. This solicitation is specifically for MBE dealers only, requiring responses to be part of a current state contract with pricing at or lower than contract pricing. Selection will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote.