Quebec SEAO #AO_TI_stockage_aout2026

Acquisition of High-Performance NAS Storage Solution for CERFO

CERFO, a Quebec-based research and teaching center, is seeking bids for a high-performance NAS (Network Attached Storage) solution to modernize its data infrastructure for advanced research applications. - Government Buyer: - Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc. (CERFO) - Products/Services Requested: - High-performance NAS storage system - Must support SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and S3 protocols - Scalable storage capacity for large geospatial, lidar, satellite, and AI datasets - High availability with redundant architecture - Integration with Active Directory - Backup, replication, and future cloud archiving capabilities - All equipment and accessories must be new and meet detailed technical specifications - Services: - Delivery, installation, configuration, validation, and documentation - Ongoing support and mandatory knowledge transfer to CERFO staff - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supplier must provide all equipment new (no refurbished or used items) - Knowledge transfer to CERFO staff is required - Project is funded by the Canadian Innovation Foundation (FCI) with an expected in-kind contribution of 15-20% - Estimated Contract Value: - CAD 220,000

Description

This solicitation is for the acquisition of a high-performance NAS storage solution for CERFO to support applied research activities involving geospatial data, lidar, satellite imagery, deep learning, and digital models. The solution must provide storage capacity aligned with current and future needs, support multiple protocols (SMB, NFS, iSCSI, S3), enable concurrent data access from Windows and Linux servers, and ensure high availability with redundant architecture. The supplier is responsible for delivery, installation, configuration, validation, documentation, and support, with a project manager coordinating activities. The contract duration is 12 months with specific milestones for delivery, installation, and commissioning.

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