Storage Area Network Replacement Services

The government authority in Pflugerville, TX, requires a vendor to provide offsite storage area network (SAN) replacement services. The buyer seeks a single large storage pool spanning all drives and enclosures in a single data center without current replication. The proposed solution must deliver at least 200 TB usable storage, document space savings ratios, guarantee minimum usable storage, and support at least 25,000 IOPS alongside 500 MB/Sec sustained throughput. Additionally, the buyer requires 4-hour response hardware replacement and at least 5 years of upfront phone-based technical support, with an option for 7 years if possible. Proposals must include a high-level architecture description, explain support for existing software, SLAs, and operational procedures, and identify any service restrictions. Bidders must be USA-based organizations. The buyer is looking for proposal budgets, and vendors must submit all questions no later than September 8, 2026.