SCALAR i6000

The State of Maine is soliciting bids on a Scalar i6000 storage system with installation and support services, with proposals due June 4, 2013. The procurement is conditioned on vendor integration with Maine's existing Quantum i2000 unit, which narrows the competitive field substantially.

The scope includes one configured Scalar i6000 system with a 100-slot license key, twelve Drive Ready Expansion Modules, twelve 4GB IBM LTO-4 Tape Drive Modules, and one redundant power supply. Deliverables encompass hardware, software licensing, onsite installation, configuration of the base system, expansion modules, and all tape drive modules. Support services include a Gold Support Plan (7x24x4 on-site response) for both the base library and tape drive modules, with annual pricing and a contract term ending February 14, 2014.

All equipment must be delivered to the Sewall Street data center at 127 Sewall Street in Augusta, Maine. The specification emphasizes logistical constraints: the site lacks a loading dock and on-site staffing, so delivery coordination with a Backup Group member is required thirty minutes prior to arrival. Installation and maintenance services must be performed by Quantum, as the vendor maintains the existing i2000 unit into which the new drives will integrate.

No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or evaluation criteria are specified in the source materials. The procurement documents include Conditions and Instructions to Bidders and a product specification and delivery document; a second referenced file was not accessible for review.