SAM #RFI4054

Procurement of 45Drives Storinator Storage Systems for Digital Forensics Evidence

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Computer Investigations and Forensics Division (DS/CTS/CTI/CIF), is seeking purpose-built storage systems for digital forensics evidence safekeeping. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Diplomatic Security - Computer Investigations and Forensics Division (DS/CTS/CTI/CIF) - OEMs and Vendors: - 45Drives (explicitly named as the OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - 45Drives Storinator XL60 servers with Seagate Exos 32TB drives - Part numbers: 2026231038-17A (Qty: 2), 2026231037-16A (Qty: 2) - Remote Single Server Configuration - Standard - Part number: 2026231037-16A (Qty: 2) - Remote DRBD Configuration (includes 2 servers) - Part number: 2026231038-17A (Qty: 1) - DRBD License (includes 2 servers) - Part number: 45D DRBD-1 (Qty: 1) - Annual Service Plan - Core - 5 Year - Part numbers: Backup-Disaster Recovery (Qty: 1), Primary-DRBD (Qty: 1) - 5 Year Warranty - Part numbers: Backup-Disaster Recovery (Qty: 1), Primary-DRBD (Qty: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Systems must support active storage, backup, and disaster recovery for digital forensics evidence - Both on-site and off-site hardware required - Physical equipment delivery within 30 days after order - Service plans and warranties must cover a 5-year period - Only authorized resellers of all proposed line items will be considered - Vendors may need to complete a C-SCRM Questionnaire and Secure Software Development Attestation Form

Description

This notice is a Market Research Request, responses are for informational purposes only. The Department of State, Global Acquisitions, Acquisition Management Directorate, Diplomatic Mission Support (GA/AMD/DMS) is conducting market research for a procurement to support the Computer Investigations and Forensics Division (DS/CTS/CTI/CIF). The Government seeks to identify vendors that can provide the complete 45Drives Storinator-brand storage system described in the attached Statement of Work, which is critical for the long-term safekeeping of digital forensics evidence. The storage system will provide three critical requirements: active storage, backup storage, and disaster recovery encompassing both on-site and off-site storage hardware. Physical equipment will be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order. Period of Performance: The period of performance for the service components will be five years from the date of the award. We anticipate that this will be a brand name requirement for 45Drives solutions specifically. However, submitters may propose products and services that are “equal” in nature. If doing so, please provide a thorough description of the proposed products and services, their salient characteristics, and a description of how they meet the Government's requirement. Whether a quote is for the 45Drives solution in the SOW or for an equivalent solution, the Government will only review quotes from vendors who are authorized resellers of all proposed line items. If this requirement is competed via an RFQ, a C-SCRM Questionnaire will be required and a State Department Secure Software Development Attestation Form may be required. Submitters must confirm whether they would be able to complete the C-SCRM documentation (attached) if required by a future solicitation. Based on the responses to this notice, this requirement may be set aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. This notice is a Sources Sought Notice only and the Government is not under any obligation to reply to any communications submitted in response to this notice.

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