Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Oregon State University intends to contract for the provision of a support subscription for Apache Cassandra from DataStax as a sole source because of the uniqueness (design, capability, nature) of the goods and the goods being compatible with existing equipment. The support service must be deeply familiar with the open-source Apache Cassandra NoSQL database. They must provide node-based pricing options, an unlimited number of support tickets, 24x7 support coverage, and must be able to respond to a production affecting incident within one hour. An entity may appeal this determination in accordance with OSU Standard 03-010. Section 5.17 no later than the closing date indicated on the website.
