Request for Information for Network Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
Released: July 14th, 2026
Open: July 14th, 2026
Close: August 7th, 2026
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
University Of Michigan
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Michigan is seeking information from vendors capable of providing network services. The request focuses on suppliers with expertise in advanced enterprise network architecture and high-performance switching environments.
The scope references a VXLAN-EVPN spine-and-leaf architecture with CRB 3-stage Clos fabric design, using 40GbE and 100GbE interconnects. The environment also includes Anycast Layer-3 Gateway, multitenant, and multihomed network design requirements, with infrastructure based on Juniper QFX 5000 and 10000 series switches.
Interested vendors should be able to demonstrate experience designing, supporting, or supplying modern data center and network fabric solutions aligned with these technical specifications.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 7, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by University Of Michigan. The work is located in Flint, Michigan, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Network infrastructure integrator with Juniper data center networking expertise
- Experience with VXLAN-EVPN spine-and-leaf architecture deployments
- Capability in CRB 3-stage Clos fabric design and multitenant environments
- Proven support for 40GbE and 100GbE high-speed interconnects
- Familiarity with Anycast Layer-3 Gateway and multihomed network configurations
- Supplier or partner experienced with Juniper QFX 5000 and 10000 series switches
- Past performance with government or large enterprise network projects
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