AG Dell SAN Systems Finance Contract

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking to establish a new contract to lease/purchase various hardware, peripherals, and accessories for their storage area network (SAN) systems. The contract is a sole source procurement with Dell Financial Services L.L.C. and is anticipated to begin on 12/1/19 and end on 11/30/2023, with no renewal options. A sole source hearing is scheduled for 11/13/19. The Attorney General's Office has used Dell hardware and peripherals for over 20 years, and states that only Dell products will satisfy their operational needs and ensure compatibility with their existing IT infrastructure. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $1,003,037.35, and the Attorney General's Office will receive discounted pricing off Dell's list price for the duration of the contract term. Funding will come from state appropriated funds.

The procurement is limited to Dell Financial Services L.L.C. as the sole source provider, as the Attorney General's Office indicates that using non-Dell hardware would likely result in compatibility issues and adversely impact their operations and budget. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Dell Financial Services L.L.C., and the Attorney General's Office has an existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration with the new SAN systems.