Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-350SOS-ITSOS-B-53587
Emergency Procurement of IBM Storage Area Networks (SANs) for Mainframe Replication
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
27-350SOS-ITSOS-B-53587
NAICS
541512, 423430
The Illinois Secretary of State's Information Technology department is seeking an emergency procurement for mainframe storage infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Secretary of State - ITSOS350 - Information Technology - OEM Highlight: - IBM is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required Storage Area Networks (SANs) - Products/Services Requested: - Two IBM Storage Area Networks (SANs) for mainframe replication - Includes all required equipment - Estimated quantity: 2 units - Installation and configuration services for the IBM SANs - Notable Requirements: - Procurement is classified as an emergency to ensure continued availability and reliability of critical systems - No small business set-aside or BEP/VBP participation goals specified - NIGP code 206-87 (Servers, Mainframe Computer Equipment) - Estimated contract value: $5,000,000 - No attachments or detailed part numbers provided in the notice
Description
The Illinois Secretary of State is conducting an emergency purchase contract with IBM for two IBM Storage Area Networks (SANs) to support mainframe replication. This procurement ensures the continued availability and reliability of critical systems used by residents, businesses, and partner agencies. The contract includes all required equipment, installation, and configuration services. The estimated total value of the procurement is $5,000,000.00.