Latest US Tape Drive Contracts & Bids

Justification for an exception to fair opportunity under FAR **** is provided for the procurement of an IBM **** tape library for the US Army Human Resources Command (HRC). The product is proprietary to IBM and integral to the iPERMS records management application. The justification highlights the critical nature of the tape library, potential adverse impacts on mission accomplishment from replacing components, and the need for an authorized reseller to maintain warranties and support. Market research was conducted using the mandatory source (Army Chess program). The estimated value of the contract is not specified.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking quotes for the replacement and warranty services of a Qualstar Q80 tape library. The solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Indian small business economic enterprises (ISBEE). The deadline for questions is June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and the deadline for quotes is July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Offerors must submit their quotes via email to the contracting officer. The evaluation method will be lowest price technically acceptable. The offeror must be a Qualstar authorized reseller. Additional documents are required, including a completed IEE representation form and a Qualstar authorized reseller letter. The government reserves the right to contact offerors regarding their quotes and to request additional discounts.

The City of Garden Grove, California is soliciting proposals for a next-generation firewall (NGFW) solution. All questions must be submitted via the online QA platform in the City's Planet Bids portal by 9:00 AM PDT on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. If any addenda are posted, previously submitted bids will be invalidated. Vendors must acknowledge the addenda and resubmit their bids by the proposal deadline to have their bids validated again.

Notice to offerors/suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event of cancellation, the government has no obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs. Questions must be submitted to the point of contact and contracting officer no later than June 25, 2025. Questions submitted after this date may not be answered. Quotes must be submitted via email to the point of contact and contracting officer no later than the established deadline. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals prior to the due date. Quotes must be valid through September 30, 2025. All price quotations must be submitted on a separate document. Attachments: brand name justification clauses.

Bid for medical waste disposal services at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center. Mandatory bidder conference scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Contract term is from the last dated signature of the parties or July 1, 2025, whichever is later, through June 30, 2028. Vendors must comply with Illinois prevailing wage act and procurement code requirements. Detailed invoices showing dates of service and number of boxes picked up per day are required. Insurance requirements include general commercial liability, auto liability, and workers compensation. Vendors must carry identification cards. The contract manager is the director of nursing or designee.