Cloud & Infrastructure Illinois New Reviewed

Emergency Extension Notice: IBM Extension

Illinois BidBuy

SOS - Secretary of State

Springfield, Illinois

Posted Nov 10, 2026
Due Nov 24, 2026
IBM Storage Area Network (SAN) mainframe replication

About This Opportunity

The Secretary of State is entering into a zero-cost emergency contract extension with IBM for two IBM Storage Area Networks (SANs). The SANs will support mainframe replication to help maintain the availability and reliability of critical systems used by residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

This bid is 85% technology related

A strong match for technology vendors

Why we classified this as tech

The bid concerns IBM Storage Area Network (SAN) hardware supporting mainframe replication, which is IT infrastructure. It is an emergency contract extension, but it does not explicitly state that the award is sole source.

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Deadline: Nov 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

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