The University of Pittsburgh – Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education (referred herein as the “University of Pittsburgh” or the “University”) is accepting proposals from experienced and qualified vendors (referred herein as “Contractor”) for a Network as a Service solution (referred herein as “NaaS”). The intent of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) and the ensuing process is to provide companies with the information, requirements, and specifications necessary for the preparation of a professional and comprehensive proposal. Specific terms and conditions are outlined. Through this RFP, the University seeks to establish a strategic partnership with one or more Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to operate, secure, and continuously improve the University’s entire network infrastructure and associated service. Contractors are invited to submit proposals for any individual section(s) or for the entirety of the work outlined in this RFP. Proposals may address one or more specific service categories as described in Section 2.1 or provide a comprehensive solution covering all requested services.
