FY26 Placeholder â This effort is to create a line item in case SSA moves forward with a proposal provided by BMC/Dell to modernize current mainframe software

The Social Security Administration is preparing a placeholder line item for fiscal year 2026 to support a potential modernization initiative targeting its current mainframe software systems. This effort is contingent upon the agency moving forward with a proposal submitted by BMC and Dell, which outlines a path for updating and enhancing legacy infrastructure. The initiative is not yet active and serves as a preparatory step to ensure funding and planning resources are aligned in case a formal procurement is initiated. No solicitation has been issued, and no binding obligations exist at this time. The contract forecast is listed under the Social Security Administration’s Office of Strategic Management and Operations, with no specific set-aside, NAICS code, or geographical performance details provided. The effort remains in a preliminary planning phase, with no point of contact or formal timeline established. The placeholder allows the agency to maintain flexibility and readiness to advance the modernization proposal without committing to a specific vendor or scope prior to detailed evaluation and approval. All current information is accessible through the SSA’s public contract forecasting portal.