New York State Contract Reporter #2135389

NYSIF Solicits Fixed Income Index Technology and Benchmarking Services

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) is seeking a qualified firm to provide fixed income index technology and related benchmarking services for its investment portfolio. - Government Buyer: - New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), Procurement Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Fixed income index technology platform for benchmarking portfolio performance - Comprehensive fixed income data, including top-level and constituent data - Customization to support NYSIF’s investment objectives, such as: - 0–1-year investment-grade corporate bond segments - Decarbonization screening - Corporate securities with minimum issue sizes of $250 million - Support for corporate credit risk factors (industry, credit quality, geography, liquidity, term structure) - Benchmarking of exposures and returns, active portfolio positioning, risk and performance measurement, and reporting - Ongoing platform enhancements, upgrade support, staff training, system testing, maintenance, consultative services, and integration with third-party systems - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Transparent methodologies and unrestricted access to a comprehensive fixed income index universe - Customization and integration capabilities to align with NYSIF’s specific investment and reporting needs - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified providers of financial benchmarking technology - Period of Performance: - Five-year contract term with ongoing support, upgrades, and maintenance required throughout the period

Description

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) is seeking a qualified firm to provide fixed income index technology that delivers accurate pricing and transparent methodologies. The solution must offer full access to top-level and constituent data, broad coverage across fixed income sectors and asset classes, and the ability to benchmark exposures and returns. It should support active portfolio positioning, comprehensive risk and performance measurement, effective reporting, and communication. The vendor must allow customization to reflect NYSIF's investment objectives and demonstrate the ability to incorporate specific bond segments, decarbonization criteria, and corporate securities with minimum issue sizes. Ongoing support, training, system testing, maintenance, and integration with third-party systems are required throughout the 5-year contract term.

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