1090628 software - subscription - commvault air GAP

The State of California is requesting bids for renewal of Commvault Air Gap software subscription services under RFB-IS-27200108, with bids due September 1, 2026.

The procurement is open to Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors under California state contracting guidelines. The scope is subscription-based licensing for Commvault Air Gap backup and disaster recovery software, an off-network solution designed to protect against ransomware and cyber threats. The vendor must support data protection across multiple environments, demonstrate ransomware detection and prevention capabilities, and comply with California cybersecurity and information security standards. Technical requirements are detailed in Appendix A and the Information Security & Privacy Exhibit, which establish mandatory security controls, data protection protocols, encryption requirements, access management procedures, audit and monitoring capabilities, and incident response protocols. The vendor must provide evidence of compliance with specified standards and agree to security assessments and audits as determined by the state.

Pricing is structured as annual subscription costs aligned with the state's fiscal year budget cycles. The contract term and renewal options are to be negotiated following vendor selection. Vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating adequate liability coverage meeting the state's minimum requirements for the duration of contract performance and any renewal periods. Award will be made to the responsive bidder offering the best value proposition considering both cost and technical merit. The procurement is open to qualified vendors with demonstrated experience in enterprise-level backup and disaster recovery software for government sector deployments.