CanadaBuys #20166811

High-Performance NAS Storage Solution Procurement for CERFO

CERFO, a Canadian government-affiliated forestry research center, is seeking a high-performance NAS storage solution to support extensive geospatial, lidar, satellite, and deep learning data needs. - Government Buyer: - Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc. (CERFO), affiliated with the Government of Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - High-performance NAS storage solution capable of handling ~165 TB of data - Must support SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and S3 protocols - Integration with Windows, Linux, and Active Directory - Equipment, software, licenses, installation, configuration, commissioning, documentation, training, and ongoing support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - High availability, performance, and security - Concurrent access for multiple users and systems - Backup, replication, and cloud archiving capabilities - Supplier must contribute 15-20% in kind, funded by the Canadian Innovation Foundation - Detailed technical specifications provided in tender annex - Contract Details: - Fixed-price contract for 12 months covering acquisition and support

Description

CERFO seeks to acquire a high-performance NAS storage solution to support its applied research activities involving geospatial data, lidar data, satellite imagery, deep learning, and digital models. The solution must handle large data volumes (~165 TB), ensure high availability, performance, security, and integrate with existing systems. The contract includes acquisition, delivery, installation, configuration, commissioning, and support of the NAS solution. The supplier must provide documentation, training, and ensure the solution meets technical specifications. The contract duration is 12 months with a fixed-price contract type.

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