# University of Minnesota Ionwave #11062.2517988.GN Addendum 1

Renewal of VAST Data storage support for the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 11062.2517988.GN Addendum 1
**NAICS:** 811210

The University of Minnesota is seeking bids to renew VAST Data storage support for its Minnesota Supercomputing Institute.
- **Government buyer:** University of Minnesota; end user is the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- **OEM:** **VAST Data** is the named storage manufacturer. No other suppliers are identified in the notice.
- **Requested service:** Renewal of support for VAST Data storage used by MSI.
  - Quantity, part number, and detailed service scope are not provided in the available notice information; specifications are referenced in an attachment.
- No specific performance-period details or contract value are provided.

### Description

The University of Minnesota is seeking bids for renewal of VAST Data Storage Support for the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI). The source refers prospective bidders to the Attributes tab and the Supplier Process and Information attachment for background and the project summary/scope of work. Responses must be submitted online through the sourcing system. The response deadline is October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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