University of Calgary - Request for Proposal - Network Packet Broker

The University of Calgary is soliciting proposals under solicitation number AB-2026-03731 for the procurement of Network Packet Brokers to establish a new Data Centre Network Visibility Fabric, aiming to enhance monitoring, analysis, and security capabilities across its network infrastructure. The procurement is structured as a single-vendor award, with the selection based solely on the proposal that demonstrates the best overall functionality and value according to the University’s evaluation criteria. Detailed technical and functional requirements are outlined in the RFP Proponent Workbook, which proposers must thoroughly review to ensure compliance and alignment with the University’s objectives. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and the opportunity was posted on May 12, 2026. While the solicitation is listed under the Government of Canada’s procurement portal, the contracting authority is the University of Calgary, with Helina So serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries at htso@ucalgary.ca. The performance location is in Alberta, and the procurement does not specify a set-aside category or NAICS code. Proponents are expected to deliver a solution that integrates seamlessly into the existing and planned network architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and comprehensive visibility for network traffic analysis and threat detection.