High-Performance NAS Storage Solution

CERFO is seeking a high-performance NAS storage solution, including equipment, software, installation, configuration, commissioning, knowledge transfer, and support for its research data environment.

CERFO (Centre d'enseignement et de recherche en foresterie de Sainte-Foy inc.)


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20179467
Nov 20, 2026 04:00 PM
Oct 27, 2026 12:00 PM
5 months
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
cbeaulieu@cerfo.qc.ca
+14186594225
2440 CH. Sainte-Foy, Quebec, QC, Canada
Description

CERFO seeks a high-performance NAS solution to support approximately 140 TB of active and reference research data. The solution must support SMB, NFS, and S3-compatible protocols; concurrent access from Windows workstations and Linux servers; redundant availability; integration with Active Directory and existing network, monitoring, and backup environments; and backup, replication, and future cloud-archiving capabilities. All equipment and accessories must be new. The supplier must provide the equipment, components, software, licenses, and accessories, and deliver, physically install, configure, integrate, test, and commission the solution. The scope also includes technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing support. Data migration from the existing storage system is expressly excluded. The solicitation invites, but does not require, an in-kind contribution of 15%–20% of the offer value; proposed contributions are evaluated.

Classification Codes
NAICS334112Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
PSCD325IT AND TELECOM- DATA CENTERS AND STORAGE
Smart Codes
nas storage systemsdata storage installationstorage system support
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 20, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 27, 2026-Anticipated Contract Award
Dec 4, 2026-Project Kickoff Meeting (optional)
Jan 22, 2027-Equipment Delivery Deadline
Jan 29, 2027-Installation and Configuration Deadline
Feb 5, 2027-Commissioning Deadline
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