What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) seeks to procure NetScout nGeniusONE and InfiniStreamNG products and services, with work performed offsite. The resulting contract will not exceed $1,500,000. NYSIF limits this procurement to onshore, New York State-certified Minority or Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and bidders cannot satisfy this requirement through a subcontractor or distributor. Bidders must also be authorized to sell all NetScout products listed in the Appendix Z Fee Schedule. Applicants must submit all questions no later than November 17, 2026, and may submit their digital responses via email or online. Proposals must include the Appendix Z Fee Schedule—covering all direct, indirect, and travel costs—along with all other required appendices and certifications.
Scope of work
- NetScout nGeniusONE products and services
- NetScout InfiniStreamNG products and services
- Delivery, installation, and testing as required
- Disaster Recovery Plan upon request
- Annual Service Organization Control (SOC) Report types 1, 2, or 3
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest, responsive and responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- New York State certified Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
- Authorized to sell all NetScout Products as outlined in Appendix Z – Fee Schedule
- Ability to perform the services as delineated in this RFQ
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix D: Questionnaire Nondiscrimination In Employment In Northern Ireland
- Appendix E: Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire
- Appendix F: NYS Certifications
- Appendix G: Encouraging Use of New York State Businesses in Contract Performance
- Appendix H: Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations
- Appendix J: EO 16 Certification
- Appendix M: MWBE Forms (Form 101, Form 103 or NYSDED MWBE certification, Form 106 or EEO policy)
- Appendix N: ST-220CA and ST-220TD
- Appendix S: SDVOB Utilization Plan
- Appendix Z: Fee Schedule
How to submit
- Method
- Email or Mail
- Instructions
- Email sealed bids to [email protected] with Subject Line: Formal Proposal – Bid #2026-136-IT, or mail to NYSIF – Procurement Unit, Bid #2026-136-IT, 15 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205.