NASA sole-source purchase to expand CEPH storage cluster.
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NASA Shared Services Center intends to procure an expansion of its existing CEPH storage system. This is a sole-source special notice indicating the agency plans to award to a single vendor without competition. The procurement covers additional hardware and software to expand the current CEPH cluster, likely requiring compatibility with the existing infrastructure. No specific value or duration is provided, but the specialized nature suggests a tailored solution. Interested parties may submit capability statements, but the notice signals a pre-determined vendor.