Establish a new 7.5 yr contract for IBM mainframe

The Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants is soliciting proposals for a new 7.5-year contract to provide comprehensive warranty, maintenance, and specialized technical services for IBM System z-mainframe hardware. The contract will cover ongoing hardware support, additional capacity upgrades, and targeted technical services essential to maintaining the reliability and performance of mission-critical mainframe systems. The solicitation, identified by number 28321326R00000003, was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 334112, reflecting its focus on computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. The contract will support federal operations, and performance is expected to occur within the United States, though no specific location is designated. Derek Easter, Contracting Officer at the SSA, is the point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email at derek.easter@ssa.gov. The opportunity is open to all eligible vendors without any specific set-aside designation.