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Boreas - Net Optical Transport System
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The contract pertains to the BOREAS-Net project, a collaborative effort among four prominent research institutions in the upper Midwest, including Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Its primary goal is to support the research and educational missions of these institutions by procuring advanced optical transport equipment and associated network management solutions. The scope involves designing, delivering, installing, testing, and training on a sophisticated optical transport system that features colorless, directionless, contentionless Add/Drop nodes, inline amplifier nodes, and transponders capable of accommodating both current and future service demands. The solicitation, issued by the University of Minnesota with solicitation number 10074.02062024 Addendum 2, was posted on March 20, 2024, with a response deadline of April 30, 2024. Respondents are instructed to submit their proposals electronically via the MBID system, adhering strictly to submission guidelines to avoid rejection due to errors or late delivery. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, cost, and the total cost of ownership over a minimum of five years, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of each proposal’s value. The contract emphasizes strict communication protocols during the solicitation process and provides detailed procedural guidance for suppliers to ensure compliance with university procurement policies.
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BOREAS-Net requests proposals for the design, delivery, installation, testing, and training for optical transport equipment, software and associated network management.
This system will be comprised of colorless, directionless, contentionless Add/Drop nodes, in-line amplifier (ILA) nodes and transponders with available capacity to meet initial and future Service Demands.
Respondents are prohibited from contacting the identified department about this RFP while in process. Remember to submit your response, including attachments, early to allow time to correct errors. The submission deadline is a hard close. The system will reject responses with errors and will NOT allow late or incomplete submissions. Evaluation of supplier proposals will include but not necessarily be limited to technical considerations, cost, and total cost of ownership over a minimum of 5 years. A Glossary of Terms if found at the end of the Attributes Tab.
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