Recovery - Procure, install, configure and implement 4-TB DASD to store NLR data mart backup files

This contract involves the procurement, installation, configuration, and implementation of a 4-terabyte Direct Attached Storage Device (DASD) to securely store backup files for the NLR data mart. It is specifically designated for HP Enterprise Services, LLC under an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded competitively in 2006 in accordance with FAR regulations. The task aims to enhance data storage capabilities within the CMS Enterprise Data Center and is expected to be completed within six months from the award date. The work will be performed in Baltimore, Maryland, and the contract falls under the NAICS code 518210, which pertains to data processing and related services. Point of contacts include Erin M. Crockett as the Contract Specialist and Joseph Pressley as the Contracting Officer, with respective contact information provided for coordination. This opportunity is a presolicitation notice, meaning the formal solicitation process is underway or forthcoming, and it is specific to the current contract holder without a competitive bidding process for this particular task order.