RFP—Network Access Control (NAC) Solution

The University of Chicago is seeking a qualified partner to design, implement, and support a campus‑wide Network Access Control (NAC) solution for a BYOD environment that includes 60,000+ wireless devices, 45,000+ wired devices, and up to 10,000 VPN users. The solution must classify devices, enforce policy‑based VLAN placement, integrate with existing authentication systems (ClearPass, FreeRADIUS, Aruba/Cisco wireless controllers, Okta/MFA), support IPv4/IPv6, provide extensive logging, reporting, HA, and a minimum seven‑year support window. Vendors must submit a proposal of no more than 15 pages by July 29, 2022. • Must handle automatic discovery, classification, and continuous compliance monitoring for both agent‑based and agent‑less devices. • Required integrations: Aruba/Cisco wireless, VPN hardware, ClearPass/FreeRADIUS, Okta, LDAP/AD, and optional integrations with endpoint management tools (JAMF, SCCM, CrowdStrike). • Deliverables include solution architecture documentation, implementation plan (target go‑live June 30, 2023), pricing (licensing, professional services, maintenance), and three higher‑education references.