26-729-148 ODNR OIT Smart Deploy Essentials Software for Computer Imaging

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Office of Information Technology is seeking to procure an annual subscription for the Smart Deploy Essentials computer imaging software through a competitive solicitation process on Ohio Buys. This software is critical for ODNR’s client services department to perform operating system and software imaging on computers, with the license supporting the deployment of at least one million images. The contract solicitation (SRC0000036539) was posted in January 2026, with a deadline for vendor response in February 2026. The software enables ODNR computer technicians to efficiently image and prepare large numbers of devices, supporting the department’s IT infrastructure and operational needs. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541519 and is designated for a State and Local Government (SLED) entity. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, indicating the location where services will be utilized. This acquisition is part of ODNR’s strategy to maintain current and scalable imaging technology, ensuring operational readiness and ease of software deployment across its computer assets. The solicitation process is competitive and follows Ohio’s procurement policies, reinforcing transparency and selection based on defined criteria to meet the agency’s technology requirements.