SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK STATE TEACHER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
AI Summary
NYSTRS seeks market information for a Readiness Assessment to replace its legacy Pension Administration System, focusing on modernization and technical debt reduction. This RFI will guide a future RFP for system replacement services in New York State. Responses due by August 21, 2026.
NYSTRS is assessing the potential replacement of its legacy Pension Administration System (PAS), a twenty-year-old platform carrying significant technical debt. The system currently has more than 200+ initiatives open in ServiceNow regarding new features, enhancements and defects related to this system, highlighting the need for modernization.The anticipated sunsetting of PeopleSoft in 2037, along with peers’ lengthy modernization timelines, has prompted NYSTRS to begin this effort. Before replacing PAS, NYSTRS will conduct a Readiness Assessment to prepare for a new system. This RFI is issued solely for market research and will inform the structure and scope of a future Readiness Assessment RFP.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Aug 3rd 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 21st 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Aug 21st 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Virtual Q&A Session | VIrtual | A virtual Q&A session will be held on September 15, 2026. After the session, respondents will be able to submit additional information based on the clarification received during the Q & A session. | Sep 15th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT - Sep 15th 2026, 2:30 PM EDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFI Response Template | File Type: Excel (.xls, .xlsx) | 1 | Required |
| Additional Information (if any) | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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