Dell EMC Power Protect Data Protection Suite Upgrade

The State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking to procure a Dell EMC Power Protect Data Protection Suite Upgrade for server backup protection across its virtualized server infrastructure. The procurement, identified as Procurement Number P-1501, involves licensing software per physical server socket to enable comprehensive data protection capabilities. The specification requires bidders to provide a complete set of Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Protection Suite Upgrade components, including various software elements such as CloudBoost, DPA Federated Reporting, NetWorker Virtual Edition, and PowerProtect Cyber Recovery. Specific quantities range from 1 to 360 units across different software components, with 36 units each of multiple Data Protection Suite Socket Tier 1 components. Proposals are due by March 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern time and must be submitted electronically to Rachel Temple, the designated Procurement Manager. The contract term is one year, and bidders must submit a detailed cost proposal that includes both software and maintenance costs, along with certification regarding NYS Executive Order No. 16.

This procurement is exclusively limited to NYS certified authorized Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) Dell Resellers, with 100% participation goals for both MWBE and SDVOB categories. Dell has been identified as a business entity that has been awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. The opportunity covers all New York State counties, with the primary location being Albany, NY. No sealed bid opening will be conducted, and inquiries must be made via email to the designated contacts. SUNY reserves the right to make no award and will not reimburse any travel-related expenses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves comprehensive software licensing and maintenance for server data protection infrastructure, suggesting a potentially significant investment in technology upgrade and protection capabilities.