Description
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive refresh of its surveillance data storage infrastructure at two tribal sites (Catoosa and West Siloam Springs). The award will cover primary NetApp E‑Series hardware (disk shelves, expansion modules, controllers, SAS drives, transceivers, cables, and system shelves), secondary Seagate storage solutions, software licenses (SANtricity), and multi‑year on‑site support contracts (3‑year, 24×7×4). Bidders must meet Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) requirements, provide performance bonds, carry specified insurance coverage, and comply with strict data‑privacy and AI usage restrictions. Preference will be given to Indian‑owned firms.
• Supply and install NetApp E‑Series storage hardware (disk shelves, expansion modules, controllers, SAS 24 TB drives, SFP+ / SFP28 transceivers, cabling).
• Provide SANtricity software licenses (1 TB capacity, 1 440 units) and related documentation kits.
• Deliver secondary Seagate storage solutions and 3‑year on‑site support/parts‑replacement services for both locations.
• Meet TERO fee (½ % of contract award), bonding, insurance, and data‑privacy compliance requirements.