ESBD_356333_1714691499732_Exhibit 1.pdf

This document is an Exhibit 1 related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Texas System for a Managed File Transfer (MFT) Service. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive MFT solution to meet the data transfer and file sharing needs of the UT System and its 14 institutions. The RFP outlines the required functionality, integrations, security, and support services for the MFT solution. The RFP has a response due date of December 9, 2021, and the University anticipates making an award in January 2022. The initial contract term is for three years with two optional one-year renewals.

The RFP provides detailed pricing instructions and requirements. Pricing must be submitted on a per-user or per-terabyte basis, with options for both perpetual and subscription licensing models. The University has set a HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting goal of 26% for this procurement. The current incumbent vendor is not identified. Funding for this contract will come from the UT System's operating budget.