2020-GA-03 RFP for IP Address Broker

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit responses from qualified auctioneers or brokers to assist with the sale/auction of approximately 65,534 Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. MassTech is seeking the successful applicant to provide market-based guidance on the auction and sale process, including ARIN filings, auction execution, marketing to prospective customers, financial settlement, and IP address transfer. The RFP outlines the required services, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and timeline, with responses due by March 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM EST. Selection will be based on factors such as service match, cost, and auction experience, with the goal of selecting the applicant that provides the best value. MassTech reserves the right to set a minimum floor price for each sale and does not want to sell the IP addresses below market rates.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no references to any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure/technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges.