I’ll let @smm expand on the project more thoroughly, but the scope in this RFP, which is underway is intended to build a more sustainable PyPI by delivering features that the PSF can provide to companies at a cost and community organizations for-free.
Part of this will require additional paid staff to support PyPI in the future, not only for paying customers but for the community. If PyPI’s revenue from Organization Accounts and additional developed features aren’t enough, the PSF will certainly look to fundraise to better support all users of PyPI, that is a basis of sustainability for the service.
And as a more short-term relief, although once again… only a small portion of the role, the upcoming Infrastructure staff hire will be brought up to speed to provide some of the support I currently do to help ease the current bottle neck (me).