University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Sciquest #RFI-0012333-TECH-2026

University of Michigan RFI: Juniper QFX-Based VXLAN-EVPN Spine-and-Leaf Network Architecture

The University of Michigan is seeking information from suppliers about implementing a VXLAN-EVPN Spine-and-Leaf network architecture across its campuses. - Government Buyer: - University of Michigan (all campuses, including Flint) - OEMs and Vendors: - Juniper Networks (OEM for required switches) - Products/Services Requested: - Juniper QFX 5k Series Switches (for network fabric) - Juniper QFX 10k Series Switches (for network fabric) - Design and implementation services for a VXLAN-EVPN Spine-and-Leaf Architecture using a CRB 3-Stage Clos Fabric - Must support 40GbE and 100GbE interconnects - Anycast Layer-3 Gateway functionality - Multitenant and multihomed environment support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must use Juniper QFX 5k and 10k Series Switches as the OEM - Architecture must support advanced networking features (multitenancy, high-speed interconnects, Anycast L3 Gateway) - Applies to all University of Michigan campuses

Description

The University of Michigan is seeking information from qualified suppliers regarding VXLAN-EVPN Spine-and-Leaf Architecture with CRB 3-Stage Clos Fabric Design, utilizing 40GbE and 100GbE Interconnects, Anycast Layer-3 Gateway, Multitenant, Multihomed using Juniper QFX 5k and 10k Series Switches. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information and is not a contract or offer of business. The University is not liable for any costs incurred by suppliers in responding to this RFI. The scope includes the three University of Michigan campuses including Flint.

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