588997 software - license - veeam

The State of California is requesting bids on Veeam software licenses under RFB-IS-27200125, with proposals due September 8, 2026. A Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendor list is in effect, restricting eligible bidders to CBE-certified vendors.

The scope encompasses Veeam Backup & Replication licenses, Veeam Availability Suite products, Veeam Drata Cloud Vault for AWS subscriptions, and associated maintenance and support services. The procurement establishes a master statewide agreement allowing multiple state agencies to procure Veeam products at negotiated rates. Vendors must be authorized Veeam resellers or partners capable of providing legitimate licenses and comprehensive technical support. The solicitation includes perpetual licenses, subscription-based licenses, and flexible licensing models to accommodate individual agencies' scaling requirements throughout the contract term.

Bidders must comply with mandatory information security and privacy requirements specified in the Information Security & Privacy Exhibit, including encryption standards, access controls, incident response procedures, vulnerability management, audit logging, and compliance with applicable state and federal information security frameworks. Acceptance of these requirements is a condition of proposal submission and contract performance.

Pricing evaluation is based on per-unit licensing costs, subscription fees, and support service rates. The contract structure includes multi-year licensing arrangements with renewal options for continued product updates and support services. Site visits and bidder conferences may be scheduled to clarify technical specifications and licensing requirements. Contract funding is appropriated from the State of California's technology budget for software licensing and infrastructure maintenance.