ASCEND BPA Pool 3
ID: 47QTCA24A0007Type: Special Notice
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9cd136272591458c87fdc652b15636d3/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research for the Ascend BPA Pool 3, focusing on cloud-related IT professional services. The objective is to gather insights from cloud service providers to develop the scope and requirements for three priority sub-pools: Application Rationalization, Multi-Cloud Management, and Cloud Migration and Operations. These services are crucial for assisting federal agencies in migrating applications and systems to commercial cloud solutions, ensuring effective management and operational continuity. Interested providers are encouraged to complete the Market Research as a Service (MRAS) questionnaire by September 20, 2024, and should direct any inquiries to cloudenterprisewide@gsa.gov, including "Ascend Pool 3" in the subject line.

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