RFI - DOJ Microsoft EA Alternatives & M3/M5 License Replacements
ID: JMDPSS-250423Type: Sources Sought
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICES, BOARDS AND DIVISIONSJMD-PROCUREMENT SERVICES STAFFWASHINGTON, DC, 20530, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a171dfdce20f4bd092bde5156732fe4a/view
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    The Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking information on viable alternatives to Microsoft technologies, specifically the Microsoft M3 (Microsoft 365 E3) and M5 (Microsoft 365 E5) license bundles, through a Request for Information (RFI). The DOJ aims to evaluate enterprise-wide solutions that can provide comparable or superior functionality, flexibility, and cost efficiency while reducing dependency on a single vendor. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that the DOJ's technology investments remain innovative and effective in meeting its operational needs. Interested vendors must submit their responses by April 25, 2025, to the designated contacts, Tracey Cross and Sakura Higa, via email, with no funds available for response preparation.

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