PGC-Object Storage Solution
University Of Minnesota-DuluthHigher Ed · Duluth, MN- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Primary contact
- Brendan Wintroath
- (612) 624-2828
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Summary
The Polar Geospatial Center intends to purchase an object-based storage solution that can handle at least 40PiB of usable capacity initially with the ability to scale as funding and requirements increase.
The goals of this RFP are to have a reliable and modernized storage platform with an eye toward performance and a growth pathway for remote-sensing imagery data and digital elevation products. The data is accessed often and should be treated as almost nearline storage, not as a deep infrequently-used archive. There are two design paths that will be considered: a cloud (with optional on-premise hybrid) solution, and an on-premise only solution.
- Submit to
- https://mbid.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=7559&SourceType=2
- Scope location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Reported agency
- University of Minnesota-Duluth
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from University Of Minnesota-Duluth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://mbid.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=7559&SourceType=2. For questions, contact Brendan Wintroath.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including University Of Minnesota-Duluth in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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