Opportunity
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Sciquest #RFP-0012431-TECH-2026
University of Michigan MLOps Risk-Management Solution and Implementation Services
Posted
November 11, 2026
Respond By
December 11, 2026
Identifier
RFP-0012431-TECH-2026
NAICS
541512, 541511, 541611
The University of Michigan is seeking a scalable MLOps solution to manage risks in machine-learning, AI, and agentic AI models. - Government buyer: University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. No sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM or selected vendor is identified. AWS and Azure appear only as examples in supplier questionnaire prompts, not as required providers. - Requested services: Design and delivery of MLOps risk-management capabilities, assessment, implementation, project management and staffing, and related security and accessibility documentation and support. No product part numbers or quantities are specified. - Proposal requirements: Describe the solution and delivery methodology, staffing, project execution, risk management, references, and pricing, including role-based hours and rates, travel, assessment-phase fixed pricing, and milestone payments. - Notable requirements: Provide cybersecurity and data-handling information, address applicable data-security and business-associate terms, and demonstrate accessibility conformance to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508. Competitively priced Michigan businesses and comparable-quality U.S.-provided goods or services are preferred. - Period: One year, with up to two additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement.
Description
The University of Michigan seeks proposals from qualified suppliers to develop scalable capabilities for managing risks associated with ML, AI, and Agentic AI models. The selected supplier is expected to provide a one-year agreement, with options to extend for two additional one-year periods by mutual agreement. The RFP requests a comprehensive proposal covering the solution, staffing, implementation, security, accessibility, and pricing. Suppliers must submit their responses through the procurement portal by December 11, 2026.