Request for Information Relative to the Process of Cloud Interconnect Provider Services

The State of New Hampshire's Department of Administrative Services, Bureau of Purchase and Property is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Cloud Interconnect Provider Services targeting state agency applications hosted in cloud or collocated environments. The procurement focuses on evaluating cloud interconnect provider services to improve the state's current connectivity processes and contracts, with specific emphasis on aggregating connectivity across multiple cloud providers. The RFI seeks comprehensive information from potential vendors regarding their proposed solutions, pricing structures, and experience providing cloud interconnect services. Key objectives include fortifying the state's existing metropolitan-area-network in Concord and enhancing connectivity to the statewide core network for state agencies. Critical submission timelines include a question deadline of July 10, 2023, and a final RFI response date of July 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST. Respondents are required to complete an attached questionnaire and provide detailed information about their capabilities in meeting the state's network connectivity and data center standards.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The RFI does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide specific budget ranges or award values for the proposed cloud interconnect services. The state currently operates a metropolitan-area-network in Concord and requires potential providers to demonstrate the ability to integrate with existing infrastructure and network connectivity standards. While the RFI is primarily an information-gathering exercise, it suggests the state is seeking a comprehensive solution that can support varying levels of cloud integration across multiple state agencies. The procurement appears to be preparing the groundwork for a potential future competitive solicitation by collecting detailed market intelligence about cloud interconnect provider capabilities, pricing models, and service offerings.