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Mississippi State University's Office of Procurement & Contracts is soliciting bids for a sophisticated VAST Data all-flash high-performance data storage system for the University's High Performance Computing Collaboratory. The procurement (Bid Number 25-05/RFX #3160007105) requires a comprehensive multi-petabyte storage solution with specific technical specifications, including 4 VAST Ceres Enclosures, 5 Quad Server Chassis, and 2 NVMe Fabric Ethernet Switches. The system must deliver a minimum of 5PB physical capacity, 3PB usable capacity, and 6PB effective capacity, with stringent performance requirements of 200GB/s read throughput and 30GB/s write throughput. Vendors must demonstrate proven experience with large-scale high-performance data storage systems and be prepared to provide up to three references upon request. The bid is due on January 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with strict acceptance criteria including IOR benchmark performance verification, successful LDAP integration, and Linux client access validation. The contract includes a five-year support term with an option to extend for an additional five years, and all bids must be submitted FOB Destination with all shipping, delivery, and installation costs included.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated expertise in high-performance computing data storage systems. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the bid suggests a comprehensive replacement or upgrade of existing high-performance computing infrastructure. The document does not disclose specific pricing details or budget ranges for the procurement. Potential bidders will need to carefully review the technical specifications and prepare comprehensive proposals that meet the rigorous performance and integration requirements outlined in the solicitation. The procurement is specifically for Neshoba County and will be utilized by Mississippi State University's High Performance Computing Collaboratory, indicating a targeted technological enhancement for the state's research and computing capabilities.