Maintenance Agreement and Win 10 Upgrade.

The contract pertains to a maintenance agreement and Windows 10 upgrade initiative managed by the Office of Fossil Energy within the Department of Energy, forecasted for a future solicitation with a posted date of August 10, 2026. The work is intended to be performed in Massachusetts and is categorized under NAICS code 334516, which relates to the manufacturing of computer and peripheral equipment. The point of contact for small business inquiries is Brian Halstead, the Small Business Program Manager, reachable via email at brian.halstead@hq.doe.gov. Although the solicitation number and specific performance details like city or zip code are not provided, the nature of the requirement suggests a focus on IT infrastructure support, including system updates and ongoing technical maintenance services. The type of set aside is listed as other, indicating eligibility for various small business programs without a specified preference. This forecast signals an upcoming opportunity for vendors to support federal IT modernization efforts under the Department of Energy’s operational framework.