VAST Data Storage Support Renewal for MSI

The University of Minnesota is seeking a vendor to provide ongoing support and maintenance for its VAST high‑performance data storage system used by the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI). This is a renewal of an existing support contract, requiring the vendor to ensure system availability, perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, apply updates, and possibly assist with capacity planning. The contract will be awarded through an online bid process, with questions due 10/22/2026 and final submission by 10/28/2026. The vendor must comply with University procurement policies, confidentiality requirements, and may be asked to provide oral presentations, site visits, or demonstrations as part of the evaluation. • Scope: VAST data storage hardware/software support for MSI • Deliverables: Preventive maintenance, incident response, software updates, performance monitoring, documentation • Contract type: Competitive bid (Invitation for Bid) • Timeline: Questions by 10/22/2026; bid submission by 10/28/2026 • Location: Minneapolis, MN (University of Minnesota campuses) • Required qualifications: Experience supporting VAST storage solutions in a research or high‑performance computing environment, ability to meet University’s security and compliance standards.