Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information Technology (IT) Services-Continuation of Services (HITS-CS), End User and Data Center Services
ID: Contract86615423C00001-RFP86615423R00002Type: Justification
AwardedJan 31, 2023
Award #:86615423C00001
Overview

Buyer

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OFCPO : IT PROGRAM SUPPORT DIVISION; NOIWASHINGTON, DC, 20410, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DC01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3be04c847d534a53a6b7170f7138157c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking a contractor to provide continued Information Technology (IT) services under the Housing and Urban Development Information Technology Services-Continuation of Services (HITS-CS) program, specifically focusing on End User and Data Center Services. The contractor will be responsible for the provisioning, management, storage, maintenance, backup, and operation of all infrastructure hardware, software, and support services necessary to maintain HUD’s enterprise-wide infrastructure, ensuring it meets strategic objectives and complies with federal legislation and executive orders. This procurement is critical for maintaining a stable and reliable IT infrastructure, which is essential for HUD's operations and the incorporation of innovative technologies to enhance performance. Interested parties can contact Travis Sutton at Travis.L.Sutton@hud.gov or La Shura M. Johnson at LaShura.M.Johnson@hud.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Travis Sutton
    Travis.L.Sutton@hud.gov
    La Shura M. Johnson
    LaShura.M.Johnson@hud.gov
    Files
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    P42 HITS-CS JOFOC final REDACTED_Redacted.pdf
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