It And Telecom - Data Center Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software)

The Product Service Code (PSC) 7C20, "IT and Telecom - Data Center Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software)," encompasses a broad range of information technology hardware, software, and related services focused on data center infrastructure. This category includes servers, storage systems, networking equipment, software licenses, maintenance support, cloud services, and specialized computing solutions. The products and services are critical for federal agencies' technological operations, supporting everything from enterprise-level data management to specialized scientific and operational computing environments.

Recent federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a diverse range of procurement activities, primarily using the Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) government-wide acquisition contract. Award values range from approximately $10,000 to over $12 million, with typical contract durations spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded entities include FCN Inc., Iron Bow Technologies, Blue TECH Inc., and Dell Federal Systems L.P. The funding agencies are predominantly civilian organizations such as the National Archives and Records Administration, Department of State, Social Security Administration, and various military branches. Most awards utilize firm fixed-price mechanisms, with set-aside designations including total small business, woman-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and HUBZone businesses.

The federal contract opportunities within this PSC category reflect requirements for specialized software licenses, maintenance renewals, infrastructure upgrades, and specific hardware acquisitions. Agencies like NASA, the Department of the Army, Department of Homeland Security, and NOAA are seeking various technologies including high-performance computing clusters, cybersecurity tools, data management systems, and specialized scientific software. Many opportunities are set aside for small businesses and involve brand-name or brand-name-equivalent procurements. Performance locations span multiple states, with significant concentrations in Maryland, Virginia, and other government administrative centers. The opportunities demonstrate a continued federal investment in modernizing and maintaining sophisticated information technology infrastructure across diverse mission requirements.