Opportunity
Ohio Procurement Portal #SRC0000040451
Ohio DAS Solicits FORCOM NAS System for Digital Forensics (MBE Set-Aside)
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
SRC0000040451
NAICS
423430, 334112
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids for a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system to enhance digital forensics capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Location: 1320 Arthur E Adams Dr, 1st Floor, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio - OEMs and Vendors: - Primary OEM: FORCOM - Only MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) dealers are eligible to bid - Products/Services Requested: - FORCOM FCI NVME 10GBE NAS - Quantity: 1 unit - Purpose: Digital forensics operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is an MBE set-aside; only certified MBE dealers may participate - Bidders must use the provided pricing grid; no additional documentation will be reviewed - Pricing must not exceed contract rates - Selection based on lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote - Contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms at the Department's discretion
Description
The State of Ohio - Department of Administrative Services is soliciting for a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system to support digital forensics. This solicitation is restricted to MBE dealers only. The quoted price must be at or lower than contract pricing, and completion of the provided grid is required as the response for evaluation. The lowest responsive and responsible MBE quote will be selected, and the contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms at the discretion of DAS.