Opportunity
The College System Of Tennessee (board Of Regents) Tbr #27-0013
Tennessee Board of Regents RFI for Endpoint Device Standardization and Vendor Evaluation
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
27-0013
NAICS
423430
The College System of Tennessee (Board of Regents) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to inform future procurement strategies for endpoint device standardization and strategic vendor selection across its network of community and applied technology colleges. - Government Buyer: - The College System of Tennessee (Board of Regents), overseeing thirteen community colleges and twenty-three colleges of applied technology - OEMs and Vendors: - Major OEMs specifically mentioned: Dell, HP, Microsoft - Other qualified endpoint ecosystem providers are encouraged to respond - Products/Services Requested: - Business-class endpoint devices (laptops, desktops, tablets, etc.) - Deployment services for device rollout and management - Device management capabilities, including: - Microsoft Intune - Windows Autopilot - Windows 11 - BitLocker - TPM 2.0 - Secure Boot - Microsoft Defender readiness - Multi-campus fulfillment and support models - Warranty and support services - Pilot/demo device programs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on standardization across a large, multi-campus higher education system - Emphasis on supply chain reliability, lifecycle management, accessibility, and sustainability - No pricing or contract award will result from this RFI; responses are for planning and market research only
Description
The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information about endpoint device standardization and strategic vendor evaluation. The RFI seeks details on endpoint devices, deployment services, management capabilities, lifecycle support, and strategic partnership options to support a secure, scalable, vendor-neutral endpoint standard across multiple higher education institutions. This effort is for planning and market research only and will inform future procurement strategies and standards development. Responses are due by July 22, 2027, at 2:00 pm CT.