7K20--FY25-EBU-HW-DataProtectionStorage (VA-25-00065033)

, Technology Evaluation and Implementation, Vendor Management, and Documentation Management associated with our customers' protected data. EBU s data protection service enhances and improves VA team s success associated with data center consolidation, improvements to service delivery, cost competitiveness, increasing system/service availability, support for cross-organization capability and understanding, and maintaining the highest standards for current and future goals. These product requirements establish the government s need for adding two Commvault (CV) Hyperscale X (HSX) compliant clusters to the existing Commvault-based data protection environment. The clusters shall be installed, one at the Austin Information Technology Center (AITC) and one at the Philadelphia Information Technology Center (PITC). The AITC cluster shall consist of seven storage node servers and be capable of expanding to 12 nodes per cluster. The PITC cluster shall consist of eight storage node servers and be capable of expanding to 12 nodes per cluster. Each Node in the cluster shall provide a minimum of 480 Terabytes (TB) of raw capacity and be fully capable of expanding cluster capacity via the addition of additional Nodes. These data protection storage clusters shall provide storage for EBU customers protected data copies, both local copies and offsite auxiliary copies, which are managed by the EBU CV environment. These clusters and their expansion capabilities are necessary to ensure the continued Data Protection services and associated mission function for our Veterans data. EBU needs to begin deploying the next-generation replacement storage immediately to ensure 100% of EBU data is fully migrated to new storage hosts by May 2028. Each implementation shall provide the required storage capacity necessary to migrate designated portions from the aging vendor-owned storage to new government-owned storage and mitigate risks associated with the approaching May 2028 contract termination date. Additional benefits are gained by allowing phased customer data migrations and lowering risks to their operations. Using Hyperscale architecture, EBU will be able to provide high-performance backup and recovery with automatic load balancing that optimizes the efficiency per node and enables enhanced recovery capabilities. These efficiencies allow VA to achieve Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) as low as minutes and greater data availability while reducing Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and minimizing mission disruption. Integrating this storage architecture into the EBU Commvault Cloud Autonomous Recovery Software environment secures data operations continuity and recovery capabilities throughout the EBU-supported enterprise. The clusters shall include built-in resiliency, allowing the ability to tolerate a node failure or multiple hard drive failures within a cluster, providing optimal storage efficiency. The contractor shall provide the required Commvault File System (CVFS) 12-month subscription for each Node, allowing full integration into the EBU Commvault CommCell, and one year Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 24x7x365 / Next Business Day parts and labor onsite support for hardware. The Contractor shall deliver all required hardware, in the quantities and to the locations detailed below no later than 90 days after Award. Contractor shall provide, in PDF format all applicable OEM installation, maintenance and operating guides. The Government requires hardware to be delivered to the following VA locations: Austin Information Technology Center (AITC) Austin, Texas Philadelphia Information Technology Center (PITC) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Government requires the following products: Description Part no. Quantity AITC Data Protection Storage Cluster - Seven Node: In accordance with (IAW) Section 1.1 and 1.4 of the PD NA 1 PITC Data Protection Storage Cluster - Eight Node: In accordance with (IAW) Section 1.1 and 1.4 of the PD NA 1 Commvault Cloud Hyperscale X (HSX) Reference Architecture 24-Drive Node subscription: IAW Section 1.2 of the PD CV-HSRA-24-1N-31 15 Hardware Support Service (One Year per Node) IAW Section 1.3 of the PD NA 15 Additional System Requirements IAW Section 1.4 of the PD NA NA COMMVAULT COMPLIANT HYPERSCALE X DATA PROTECTION STORAGE CLUSTER A CV compliant HSX data protection storage cluster is a sophisticated, scale-out architecture designed to provide robust data management and protection across hybrid cloud environments. Its primary purpose is to ensure the availability, security, and recoverability of critical business data while simplifying the complexities associated with data backup and recovery processes. Purpose The primary objective of the CV HSX cluster is to modernize data protection strategies for our organization which operates in increasingly complex IT environments. This includes on-premises systems, hybrid clouds, and multi-cloud setups. These clusters achieve this by integrating storage capabilities with comprehensive data protection features, allowing businesses to manage their data lifecycle efficiently. Key Features Scalability: The HSX architecture allows organizations to expand their storage capacity seamlessly as their data needs grow. This scalability is achieved by adding nodes incrementally to the existing cluster without disrupting ongoing operations. High-Performance Backup and Recovery: With built-in features such as automatic load balancing and efficient data caching, the HSX ensures rapid backup and recovery processes. This minimizes downtime during critical operations and enhances overall system performance. Enhanced Security: The cluster incorporates multiple layers of security, including immutable storage designed to protect against ransomware attacks. This feature ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted until a specified retention period has expired. Data Mobility: The HSX facilitates cost-effective cloud data mobility, enabling users to back up, recover, and transfer data between various cloud platforms without vendor lock-in issues. This flexibility supports diverse business needs and optimizes operational costs. Centralized Management: A single-view dashboard simplifies monitoring and management tasks across all nodes in the cluster. IT personnel can easily track hardware performance, receive alerts for service level agreement (SLA) breaches, and manage backups from one interface. Compliance Support: The architecture adheres to industry regulations such as HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53 and 800-37, ensuring that our organization can meet compliance requirements related to data retention and protection. Hardware Specifications: AITC Cluster initial deployment shall consist of seven storage node servers with a minimum of 3.3 PB Raw Total Capacity. PITC Cluster initial deployment shall consist of eight storage node servers with a minimum of 3.8 PB Raw Total Capacity. Clusters shall be capable of expanding to 12 nodes per cluster. Clusters shall be CV HSX Architecture compliant. Cluster Nodes shall contain two each 480 Gigabyte (GB) minimum Solid-State Drive (SSD) drives compliant with HCX Appliance Model N24 technical specifications for Boot. Cluster Nodes shall contain two each 6.4 Terabyte (TB) minimum SSD or Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) drives compliant with HCX Appliance Model N24 technical specificat