Opportunity

New York State Contract Reporter #218750078

SUNY Empire State University Solicits HCL Domino/Lotus Notes Licenses or Equivalent

Posted

August 06, 2026

Respond By

August 27, 2026

Identifier

218750078

NAICS

511210

SUNY Empire State University is seeking software licenses for collaboration and messaging platforms to support academic, administrative, and research activities. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University - Office of Procurement, managed by Jessica Alojipan, Director of Procurement - OEMs and Vendors: - HCL Technologies (OEM for Domino and Lotus Notes) - Vendors may propose equivalent solutions; past contracts awarded to Insight Public Sector - Products/Services Requested: - HCL Domino Complete Collaboration License + S&S (Subscription and Support) or equivalent - 6,294 licenses for external users per year, for three years - HCL Domino Complete Collaboration Authorized User or equivalent - 341 licenses for internal users per year, for three years - Lotus Notes Licenses or equivalent - Product Line Items: - Collaboration licenses for external users (annual quantities: 6,294) - Authorized user licenses for internal users (annual quantities: 341) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose equivalent solutions but must provide detailed product literature for evaluation - Compliance with New York State Finance Law 139-j and 139-k (restricted communications) - Submission of certifications and forms as outlined in RFQ attachments - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE goals set - Robust support and technical capabilities required - Procurement is discretionary, with a contract value up to $150,000 - Open to out-of-state vendors; state-wide applicability

Description

The State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University seeks a responsive and responsible vendor to provide Lotus Notes Licenses or its equivalent. These licenses will support institutional use by students, faculty, and staff for academic, administrative, and research purposes. The contract term is three years, and the award will be made under discretionary authority pursuant to NYS Education Law ยง355(5)(a), with a value up to $150,000. Interested vendors should contact the designated campus contact within 15 business days of the advertisement notice.

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