Request For Information (RFI) FOR Enterprise Disk Storage Infrastructure and
ID: 28321326RI0000002Type: Special Notice
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTSBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7C20)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/23e1bd412745403a9b98ef2cfc0b65eb/view
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    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing a Request For Information (RFI) for the Enterprise Disk Storage Infrastructure and Services – Mainframe (EDSIS-MF). This procurement aims to gather information regarding potential solutions and services related to disk storage infrastructure that can support the SSA's operational needs. The goods and services sought are critical for enhancing the SSA's data management capabilities, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval of information. Interested vendors can reach out to Greg Shanklin at GREG.SHANKLIN@SSA.GOV for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    SHANKLIN, GREG
    GREG.SHANKLIN@SSA.GOV
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