Data Protection and Storage Globus GridFTP

The Department of the Interior Interior Business Center is soliciting quotes for Globus High Assurance Subscription Renewal and Globus for Amazon S3 (High Assurance Level) support, with quotes due July 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and questions due July 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a small business set-aside solicitation (RFQ 140D0426Q0576) on behalf of the National Cancer Institute.

The procurement is brand name only; only Globus-authorized resellers may quote, and proof of authorization must be provided. The scope is limited to software subscription renewal, maintenance, updates and upgrades, and standard technical support (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time), with no installation, deployment, configuration, integration, professional services, onsite support, or travel required. Defective software will be replaced at no additional cost. The period of performance runs August 18, 2026 through August 17, 2027. The NAICS code is 541519 (Information Technology Value Added Reseller) with a size standard of 150 employees. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror that provides a completed Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT), representations and certifications, and reseller proof documentation. Offerors must be registered in SAM and hold prices firm for at least 90 calendar days. Discounts are requested. Submit quotes to Melissa_Onyszko@ibc.doi.gov and Patrick_Jackson@ibc.doi.gov. Amendment 2 (issued July 14) clarified requirements and answered ten pre-award questions but did not extend the deadline. Amendment 1 (issued July 6) extended the question due date from July 8 to July 10.