Endpoint Backup Software Solution

Virginia Tech’s Division of Information Technology is seeking a comprehensive enterprise-wide endpoint backup software solution to protect all university-owned endpoints across departments. The initiative aims to establish a platform-agnostic backup service that supports diverse operating systems and device types, ensuring consistent, reliable data protection for all users while optimizing institutional resource management. The selected vendor must deliver a scalable, secure, and manageable solution capable of meeting the university’s broad operational needs, with an emphasis on seamless integration, automated processes, and centralized oversight. Proposals must demonstrate the ability to serve endpoints across the entire campus infrastructure, including remote and on-site devices, and align with Virginia Tech’s goals for unified endpoint management. The solicitation, RFP-122486, was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS code 518210 for data processing and hosting services and is issued by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Performance will be primarily based in Blacksburg, Virginia, with consideration for remote capabilities. Interested vendors must submit proposals through the provided vendor portal and direct inquiries to Jennifer Crawford at jcrawfrd@vt.edu or 540-231-8804. The university is looking for a partner capable of delivering a future-ready backup infrastructure that ensures data resilience and administrative efficiency across its entire enterprise environment.