Quebec SEAO #20166811

High-Performance NAS Storage Solution Procurement for CERFO

CERFO, a Quebec-based forestry technology transfer center, is seeking a high-performance NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution to enhance its applied research infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - CERFO (Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc.) - Products/Services Requested: - High-performance NAS hardware - Acquisition, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning services - All necessary equipment, software, licenses, and support - Documentation and knowledge transfer for CERFO staff - Technical Requirements: - Support for large data volumes and high availability - Compatibility with SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and S3 protocols - Concurrent access for Windows and Linux systems - Redundant architecture and Active Directory integration - Backup, replication, and future cloud archiving capabilities - Additional Details: - All equipment must be new - Supplier must provide in-kind contribution as part of project funding - Project partially funded by the Canadian Innovation Foundation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value: 220,000 CAD - Contract duration: 12 months

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of a high-performance NAS storage solution to support applied research activities at CERFO. The project includes acquisition, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of NAS hardware with documentation and knowledge transfer to CERFO staff. The infrastructure must support large data volumes, high availability, multiple protocols, and integration with existing systems. The contract duration is 12 months with an estimated value of 220,000 CAD.

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