95771P computer - storage - HPE MSL tape autoloader

The State of California is soliciting bids for HPE MSL Tape Autoloader computer storage equipment under solicitation number RFB-IS-26200799, with contract line item 95771P. This Request for Bid (RFB) procurement seeks to establish pricing and availability for enterprise-grade tape library solutions designed for data backup, archival, and disaster recovery purposes across California state agencies. The HPE MSL Tape Autoloader systems will support critical infrastructure and data protection requirements for state operations, with specifications and technical requirements detailed in the accompanying solicitation documents, including Appendix A. Bidders must demonstrate full compliance with California's purchasing regulations and state contract requirements, meeting all specified technical specifications, compatibility standards, and performance criteria outlined in the RFB documentation. The procurement process will evaluate bids based on responsiveness to specifications and best value considerations to the state, with awards made to qualified vendors meeting all technical and compliance requirements. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2026, with a bid due date of April 22, 2026, providing potential bidders with a fifteen-day submission window.

This procurement includes a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) designation, restricting participation to businesses meeting California's certified enterprise contracting requirements and compliance standards for state procurement. The solicitation documents establish a framework identifying and qualifying certified business enterprises permitted to bid on or supply the HPE MSL Tape Autoloader storage systems, with vendor certification details and eligibility criteria specified in the CBE listing document (RFB-IS-26200799 CBE.xlsx). Successful contractors will be required to provide the specified HPE MSL Tape Autoloader equipment configured to meet individual agency needs, along with installation, configuration, and ongoing support requirements as detailed in the bid documents. The contract structure allows multiple state agencies and potentially other authorized governmental entities to leverage the established pricing and terms for their individual procurement needs through this statewide vehicle. While specific award values and budget ranges are not detailed in the available procurement summary documents, pricing will be negotiated based on specific configurations and quantities requested by agencies utilizing the contract, with payment terms, delivery requirements, warranty provisions, and applicable volume pricing considerations detailed within the complete RFB documentation.