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The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AOUSC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI), solicitation number RFICLD26IDC, to conduct market research and planning for its Enterprise Colocation Data Center requirements. The primary objective is to identify qualified vendors and gather industry input on the best approach for structuring the acquisition, specifically regarding the continued use of existing facilities, alternative geographic locations, and migration strategies. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation, guarantee of future contracts, or a commitment of funds. Responses are due by September 21, 2026, and are submitted at the vendor's own expense.
The scope of the requirement involves managed and colocation services for two data centers located in Ashburn, Virginia, and El Segundo, California. Key technical requirements include specific space, power, and cooling needs, as well as network connectivity, internet access, Ethernet Transport Service, and path diversity to ensure failover and performance targets. The AOUSC is seeking feedback on colocation market trends, power availability, and long-term cost considerations to inform their final acquisition strategy. All submissions will be treated as voluntary and become the property of the AOUSC.
The Judicial BranchDC,
USA
NAICS
518210
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts is renewing its off-site storage and transportation services for magnetic tape and data cassette media through a sole-source contract under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program, with a five-year period of performance from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, including a base year and four option years. The contractor must provide secure, climate-controlled storage and 24/7/365 retrieval and transportation services for data media from three federal data centers located in Ashburn, Virginia; El Segundo, California; and Washington, D.C., using locked containers that meet GSA and federal specifications for protection against fire, physical intrusion, magnetic field interference, and environmental hazards. East Coast storage facilities must be situated between 30 and 75 miles from both the Ashburn and Washington, D.C. data centers and positioned outside the electromagnetic exposure radius of a potential detonation in the Washington, D.C. area, while the West Coast facility must reside within the same distance range from El Segundo. The contractor is required to deliver requested media within four hours of any request, using bonded, trained personnel and secure courier services with bar-code-based inventory tracking to ensure full accountability and audit readiness. The procurement is justified as a sole-source award under FAR 8.405-6, citing the unique and highly specialized capabilities of the incumbent vendor, the absence of viable alternative providers that meet all technical, geographic, and response-time requirements, and the severe risks associated with transitioning to a new vendor, including potential data loss, media deterioration, and operational disruption. Although pricing details are not specified, the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with no competitive bidding, and the evaluation emphasizes technical compliance, operational continuity, and risk mitigation over price, with only minimal consideration given to cost reduction. The Government retains oversight and acceptance authority at the data center locations, and the contractor must maintain facilities that meet strict industry standards for media preservation and security without specific reference to MIL-STD or other technical manuals. All aspects of the service, from packaging and transportation to personnel vetting and facility location, are designed to ensure uninterrupted support for mission-critical court operations, with no provision for vendor changes during the contract term.
The Judicial BranchCA,
90245,
USA
NAICS
493190
Other Warehousing and Storage
PSC
R617
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement USCA25B0003 to DISYS Solutions, Inc. for the procurement of Cisco hardware, software, and ancillary services. This single-award agreement was established under solicitation USCA25R0207 using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable selection process, with DISYS Solutions providing a technically acceptable proposal and a total discounted price of 46,812,736.00 against a total BPA award amount of 94,000,000. The contract is managed by the Procurement Management Division of the Judicial Branch and is governed by the Guide to Judiciary Policy rather than the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
The scope of the agreement includes the provision of Cisco products and services across a base ordering period and multiple option periods, extending through August 31, 2028. Key requirements for the contractor include maintaining Cisco Gold Partner certification, operating a US-based distribution and configuration center, and managing a dedicated ordering portal. The contractor is responsible for delivering equipment to both CONUS and OCONUS locations and providing mandatory quarterly reporting. The procurement covers various Cisco product categories, including network switches, wireless technology, security solutions, and SMARTnet services.
The Judicial BranchWashington,
DC,
20544,
USA$94Mest.
NAICS
423430
Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts is soliciting quotes for 22 improv trained actors to support the Defender Services Office Training Division. These actors will participate in the annual Criminal Justice Act Trial Skills Academy, a skills-based workshop designed to enhance the advocacy and litigation skills of Federal Public Defenders and CJA panel attorneys. The event is scheduled to take place from August 04-08, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
This unrestricted procurement is managed by the Procurement Management Division of the Judicial Branch and is not subject to the FAR. Interested parties must submit their electronic quote responses directly to the designated contracting officers. All submissions must strictly follow the instructions provided in the Request for Quote to be considered for the award.
The Judicial BranchMilwaukee,
WI,
53203,
USA
NAICS
611699
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
