FLINT - Network RFI

The University of Michigan is conducting a market‑research Request for Information to gather technical and commercial data from qualified vendors capable of delivering a VXLAN‑EVPN spine‑and‑leaf network architecture for its Flint campuses. The design must incorporate a CRB 3‑stage Clos fabric, support 40 GbE and 100 GbE interconnects, provide an anycast Layer‑3 gateway, and be built on Juniper QFX 5k and QFX 10k series switches. Respondents must also address extensive compliance, cybersecurity, accessibility, and legal disclosures, and provide detailed company background, references, and pricing placeholders. • Scope: Design and technical guidance for a multitenant, multihomed VXLAN‑EVPN network using Juniper hardware. • Requirements: Detailed network architecture, performance specifications, and extensive supplier qualifications (cybersecurity, export controls, HIPAA/BAA, accessibility). • Deliverables: Completed RFI response, company information, certifications, and placeholder price schedules by the August 7, 2026 deadline.