Single Source Procurement: Membership and Connectivity to NYSERNet

Pursuant to New York State Finance Law § 163.10(b), The New York State Department of Health is presenting the following summary of relevant circumstances, and material and substantial reasons why a competitive procurement was not feasible. This is a sole source procurement. NYSERNet is the only provider of Internet2-level connectivity to educational and research institutions in New York State, and is the regional aggregator for access to Internet2’s national and international research and education networks.

Procurement / Program Name	Membership and Connectivity to NYSERNet
Contractor Name(s)	NYSERNet Research & Education Network
Contract Period	2/20/18- 2/19/2023
Contract Number	C029146