Mobile Application Support & Maintenance

The contract is for mobile application support and maintenance to ensure The Economist’s mobile app remains fully accessible and functional across government networks and devices, with specific focus on maintaining performance, reliability, and compatibility under constrained government IT environments. This includes ongoing monitoring of app behavior, timely identification and resolution of connectivity or functionality issues, and coordinated deployment of updates to meet evolving security and operational requirements. The work must sustain uninterrupted access for users on Department of Defense systems and other federal devices, particularly those operating within secure or restricted networks. The subcontract is issued under NAICS code 541511 for computer systems design services and is tied to the Department of Defense through the office FA8903 772 Ess Pk. Performance is required to be conducted from or in support of the location with zip code 78236, indicating a primary operational footprint centered around that geographic area. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026, offering a two-week window for interested parties to submit proposals. While no set-aside type or point of contact is specified, the urgency and specificity of the technical requirements suggest that only vendors with proven experience in supporting applications within federal and military infrastructure will be competitive.