RFI for Apple Infrastructure
ID: 28321325RI0000035Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTSBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM SUPPORT SERVICES: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (LABOR) (DH01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/164a6aa878984251957b5e75035ade5c/view
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    Description

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the procurement of Apple Infrastructure, specifically for configuration software and licensing necessary for deploying Apple MacBooks within the Agency. This initiative aims to enhance the SSA's technological capabilities by integrating Apple products into their operational framework, which is crucial for improving efficiency and user experience. Interested vendors are encouraged to reach out to Thu-Ann D. Pham at THU-ANN.PHAM@SSA.GOV for further details and to express their interest in this opportunity.

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    PHAM, THU-ANN D.
    THU-ANN.PHAM@SSA.GOV
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