Internet2 is distributing a Request for Information ("RFI") for Data Migration Tools. The purpose of the RFI is to gain a better understanding of the products and services offered by Service Providers to facilitate data migration from one location to other cloud based platforms or on premise storage solutions and whether such services could provide value as part of the NET+ Program. We are interested in learning primarily about your data migration services and tools focused on moving from Google Workspace for Education, but we also would like to learn about ancillary and other services you may offer that might be beneficial to the R&E community. In addition, we would like to better understand your interest and potential to participate in the NET+ Program. The NET+ Program is not solely a contract vehicle, but provides the means for collaborative work across the United States Research & Education community. Internet2 facilitates regular meetings of subscribing institutions to learn the basics, share best practices, and advocate for shared needs in an effort to best utilize important cloud services, and maximize adoption.
Additional updates will be made available on this page.
Update: Data Migration Tools being evaluated inclusion in the Internet2 NET+ Portfolio
Posted on June 29, 2023
The Internet2 NET+ team is excited to announce that the Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools issued in February 2023 resulted in the identification of three data migration providers: DryvIQ, Globus, and CloudM. The migration tools offered by these three providers are currently being evaluated for inclusion in the NET+ portfolio.
The selection of these data migration tools was coordinated by the Data Migration sub-working group of the Cloud Storage Working Group in which more than 60 institutions participate to address and respond to challenges in effectively managing rapidly growing cloud storage needs.
All three data migration providers have completed a Cloud Scorecard, and we are reviewing opportunities for them to participate in the formal NET+ Service Evaluation Process.
Update: Responses to Questions about the Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools submitted by Interested Parties
Posted on March 3, 2023
Answers to questions submitted about the RFI for Data Migration Tools may be obtained online at this link.
RFI responses will be accepted via email, as outlined in the full RFI document, no later than 6:00 pm ET, March 17, 2023.
Notice of Extension of Timeline to Submit Questions related to the Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools
Posted on March 1, 2023
Internet2 is extending the deadline to submit questions related to the RFI for Data Migration Tools to noon ET on Friday, March 3rd. No other dates are changing at this time as a result of this extension.
RFI responses will be accepted via email, as outlined in the full RFI document, no later than 6:00 pm ET, March 17, 2023.
Release Notice: Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools
Posted on February 14, 2023
Internet2 is distributing a Request for Information ("RFI") for Data Migration Tools. The purpose of the RFI is to gain a better understanding of the products and services offered by Service Providers to facilitate data migration from one location to other cloud based platforms or on premise storage solutions and whether such services could provide value as part of the NET+ Program.
The full RFI document may be obtained online at this link.
- Responses will only be accepted via email, as outlined in the full RFI document, no later than 6:00 pm ET, March 17, 2023.
- Interested Respondents may also submit questions regarding the RFI as outlined in the full RFI document, but no later than 6:00 pm ET, February 24, 2023
Proposals must be complete in all material respects and signed by a duly authorized signatory of the Respondent in order to be considered.
Internet2 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and if it determines to award the RFI, it reserves the right to select the person that best meets the requirements, as determined by Internet2 in its sole discretion, set forth in the full RFI document.
Notice of Intent to Release a Request for Information (RFI) for Data Migration Tools
Posted on February 9, 2023
Internet2 is intending to release a Request for Information ("RFI") in February 2023 for products and services offered by Service Providers to facilitate data migration from one location to other cloud based platforms or on premise storage solutions and whether such services could provide value as part of the NET+ Program.
The purpose of this notice is to provide early awareness of this impending RFI in our effort to support broad and fair competition. This notice is informational only and does not confer any rights to prospective vendors and does not obligate the Internet2 to engage in any procurement or to purchase any services.