F5 BIG IP FY23
ID: HQ042323F0065Type: Justification
AwardedMay 15, 2023
Award #:HQ042323F0065
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE (DFAS)DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SVCCOLUMBUS, OH, 432131152, USA

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/993aa9f6669241649e0f47f42f67a8e2/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), is seeking maintenance renewal for F5 BigIP devices utilized within the DFAS Enterprise Local Area Network (ELAN). This procurement aims to ensure the continued functionality of the F5 BIG-IP® Local Traffic Manager, which is critical for local and global load balancing across servers, thereby optimizing data center efficiency and overcoming limitations of individual systems. Interested vendors can reach out to primary contact Zachary Wilson at zachary.t.wilson37.civ@mail.mil or by phone at 614-701-3613, or secondary contact Stephanie Smith at stephanie.n.smith60.civ@mail.mil or 614-701-2787 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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