Integrated Infrastructure Scale-Out Storage and Data Protection Solutions

Oklahoma State University A&M System is seeking a single‑manufacturer, end‑to‑end solution that delivers integrated, scale‑out block storage, file/NAS, backup & recovery, and associated compute and automation platforms. The vendor must provide hardware, software, installation, migration, training, and 24×7 support, with a 4‑hour on‑site response for priority failures at the Stillwater and Tulsa campuses. The contract is a one‑year initial term, renewable up to four additional years, and requires all data to reside within the continental United States. • Provide all‑flash, scale‑out primary storage with 99.9999 %+ availability and inline compression/deduplication. • Deliver a scale‑out NAS solution with global namespace, multi‑tier tiering, and migration of ~300 TB of existing shares. • Implement a tape‑free backup and cyber‑resiliency platform covering VMs, databases, AD, and Microsoft 365, with immutable WORM copies and cloud tiering. • Include migration services for ~1,155 VMs, file shares, and existing Commvault tape library, plus comprehensive documentation and administrator‑level training.