IBM ESS Renewal for Idaho National Laboratory

Estimated Value: $300,000
Open New 8 days left IdahoInformation Technologyrfi
Nov 5, 2026
Nov 14, 2026 12:59 AM
Information Technology
rfi
541511
small business

Key questions

When is this bid due?

Responses are due November 14, 2026 at 12:59 AM (local agency time). That is 8 days from today.

Where is the work?

Idaho. It is listed with other open Idaho government bids on BidsNexus.

Who can bid?

The notice sets this opportunity aside for small business businesses. Confirm eligibility in the solicitation documents.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 541511 (Information Technology).

What kind of solicitation is it?

Request for Information (RFI) in the Information Technology category.

How do I respond?

Responses go through the agency's official posting on sam.gov. BidsNexus links to the original solicitation and its documents; a free account shows the link and emails you similar bids.

AI Summary
Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified small businesses to provide renewal services for IBM Elastic Storage System (ESS) and IBM Storage Scale System supporting Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment. Services include warranty, maintenance, software support, and media retention. Interested vendors must be IBM-authorized and provide a quote with 3 option years.
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Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
IBM ESS and IBM Storage Scale System Maintenance and Support Renewal (Base Year) 1 year $100,000.00 $100,000.00 IT Services
IBM ESS and IBM Storage Scale System Maintenance and Support Renewal (Option Year 1) 1 year $100,000.00 $100,000.00 IT Services
IBM ESS and IBM Storage Scale System Maintenance and Support Renewal (Option Year 2) 1 year $100,000.00 $100,000.00 IT Services
Advanced Support and On-Site Repair (Next Business Day, 9x5) Coverage for IBM ESS Hardware 3 year β€” β€” IT Services
Software Support Services (Normal Business Hours) for IBM Storage Scale System 3 year β€” β€” IT Services
Media Retention Services for IBM ESS and IBM Storage Scale System 3 year β€” β€” IT Services
Estimated Bid Value$300,000.00

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