Establish a new 7.5 yr contract for IBM mainframe

A new 7.5-year contract is being solicited to provide comprehensive IBM mainframe hardware warranty, maintenance, additional hardware capacity expansion, and specialized technical services for System z-mainframe equipment. This agreement will ensure ongoing operational reliability, performance optimization, and technical support for critical mainframe infrastructure supporting essential government functions. The contract encompasses all necessary hardware upgrades, replacement parts, preventative maintenance, and expert-level engineering support required to sustain system uptime and compliance over the full term. The solicitation, identified by number 28321326R00000003, was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026. It is administered by the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants in Baltimore, Maryland, under NAICS code 334112 for computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing. No set-aside categories apply, making this opportunity open to all qualified vendors. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Derek Easter, reachable via email at DEREK.EASTER@SSA.GOV. The performance location is not explicitly defined, implying services may be rendered remotely or on-site as needed to support the agency’s mainframe environment.