SP- IFA - Back up Tapes -FY26

The Illinois Finance Authority awarded a contract to Malelo Inc. (Vendor ID V00006439) under an Open Market Small Purchase procurement mechanism for $952. The contract was executed on June 23, 2026, with a completion date of July 22, 2026, providing a 29-day performance period. The contracting organization is the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA560), and the award represents a small-dollar acquisition typical of streamlined procurement processes for routine IT equipment and supplies.

The contract encompasses the delivery of data storage and maintenance products consisting of two primary line items: twenty units of HP-LTO-6 Ultrium data tapes with 2.5/6.25 terabyte capacity (part number C7976A) at $37.95 per unit, and five units of LTO Universal cleaning carts (model C7978A) at $38.69 per unit. These acquisitions support the information technology infrastructure maintenance requirements of the Illinois Finance Authority and reflect routine procurement activity for data backup and equipment maintenance consumables. No specific performance location or county designation was identified in the contract documentation.