AS400 Cloud migration

The contract involves the Teachers’ Retirement System of the City of New York (TRS) seeking a managed services provider to facilitate the migration and hosting of their IBM AS400 system into a cloud-based environment. The primary objective is to ensure seamless migration while maintaining ultra-low latency connectivity to existing Amazon Web Services (AWS) production systems, supporting a tightly integrated architecture between IBM applications and AWS infrastructure. The project emphasizes the need for robust technical capabilities, including IBM Power Systems infrastructure, hybrid cloud integration, and comprehensive security and compliance measures, such as SOC 1/2 standards and protection of personally identifiable information. The solicitation, identified as RFP Event #2012, was posted on September 25, 2025, with a response deadline of November 28, 2025, and the contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000. The procurement process is governed by detailed contractual and legal frameworks, including general provisions for consultant contracts, confidentiality, and data breach notification requirements aligned with New York City administrative laws. Several addenda and updates to these provisions emphasize the importance of data security, breach response, and contractor cooperation with city investigations, reflecting a strong focus on safeguarding sensitive information. The RFP outlines specific technical, security, and operational criteria, including backup and disaster recovery, 24/7 monitoring, and compliance with security standards such as SOC 1/2. The selection process will evaluate vendor qualifications based on their ability to meet these requirements, with the goal of ensuring a resilient, secure, and high-performance migration that supports TRS’s operational needs and regulatory obligations.