RFQ-19-00885 Netapp refresh of MITC and SDC Clusters

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation to refresh the NetApp infrastructure for the MITC and SDC clusters. The RFQ seeks qualified vendors on the statewide contract ITC47 to provide NetApp hardware, software, and installation services for the MITC site in Chelsea, MA and the SDC site in Springfield, MA. The required products include NetApp switches, cabling, software, and storage systems, which must be quoted and delivered as specified in the RFQ. The Commonwealth does not commit to approving a Statement of Work or procuring any products or services, and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, as well as negotiate with any or all qualified bidders. Pricing information is required in the bidder's response, but details on pricing terms, funding requirements, or budget amounts are not included.

The RFQ does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The notice for this solicitation designates NWN Corporation as the apparent successful bidder, but this does not guarantee a contract award, as the Commonwealth reserves the discretion to enter into negotiations and make a final contract award. No information is provided on any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a contract term or award value.