University of Minnesota Ionwave #11130.2485742.BW Addendum 3

University of Minnesota seeks scalable object-based storage solution for Polar Geospatial Center

The University of Minnesota's Polar Geospatial Center is seeking proposals for a large-scale, object-based storage solution to support remote-sensing imagery and digital elevation data. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota - Polar Geospatial Center - Products/Services Requested: - Object-based storage platform with a minimum of 40 petabytes (PiB) usable capacity - Solution must be scalable for future growth as funding and requirements increase - Storage must support nearline access (not deep archival) for high-performance data retrieval - Two design options considered: - Cloud-based solution (with optional on-premise hybrid) - On-premise only solution - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must be reliable, modernized, and focused on future scalability - Primary data types: remote-sensing imagery and digital elevation products - Strict submission guidelines: electronic submission via MBID system, no direct contact with department during process - Respondents must review all terms, conditions, and data security requirements - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Polar Geospatial Center is seeking proposals for an object-based storage solution with an initial usable capacity of at least 40PiB, scalable as funding and requirements increase. The solution should provide a reliable and modernized storage platform focused on performance and growth potential. The data primarily consists of remote-sensing imagery and digital elevation products, requiring nearline storage access rather than deep archive. Two design options are considered: a cloud solution with optional on-premise hybrid, and an on-premise only solution.

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