ProSupport PowerProtect Backup support

The State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking proposals for ProSupport PowerProtect Backup Service Software Support through a discretionary procurement process authorized under NYS Education Law §355(5)(a). The contract will be awarded without a sealed bid, and interested vendors must contact the designated campus representative within 15 business days of the advertisement notice. The contract duration is sixteen months, with a project scope covering all New York State counties, and the procurement is open to vendors with prior experience providing similar services, including those who have supplied related goods or services from out-of-state or foreign vendors within the past three years. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and Dell has previously been awarded similar contracts within the past five years. The solicitation, titled "ProSupport PowerProtect Backup support," was posted on April 22, 2025, with a response deadline of May 13, 2025. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Erik Finkell, the Contract Administrator, reachable via email at [email hidden]. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541511, which pertains to custom computer programming services, and is managed by SUNY's State and Local Education Department (SLED). The process emphasizes direct communication with the designated contact rather than formal sealed bidding, facilitating a streamlined proposal submission for qualified vendors interested in providing the specified backup support services.