Precisely IronStream IBM Z Discovery Enhancement for ServiceNow

The Social Security Administration’s Division of Information Technology and Services Management is forecasting a potential contractual opportunity to enhance IBM Z system discovery capabilities within ServiceNow through the integration of Precisely IronStream technology. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy and depth of automated discovery processes for IBM Z mainframe environments, ensuring better asset visibility, configuration management, and service mapping for the agency’s critical infrastructure. The enhancement is intended to support more efficient IT service management, reduce manual intervention, and strengthen the reliability of the agency’s operational systems by providing real-time, comprehensive insights into mainframe components and their dependencies. While specific award details, budget parameters, and timeline have not been disclosed, the procurement is positioned as a forecasted requirement, indicating future planning for a contract that will likely require vendors with proven expertise in mainframe discovery tools and seamless integrations with ServiceNow platforms. The effort aligns with the agency’s broader digital modernization goals, emphasizing automation, data integrity, and system interoperability. Interested parties are directed to the SSA’s OSDBU contract forecasting portal for updates, as formal solicitation documents are expected to follow this forecast notification.