PAN 003281 Solicitation RFIs 06.16.2025 ANSWERED Life Cycle Repair.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- W911SD-25-Q-A068
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This document contains responses to Request for Information (RFI) queries regarding specific Apple product specifications for a federal contract opportunity. The RFI addresses four key points: (1) Apple Volume Purchase Program (VPP) applicability, with the respondent unsure of current participation; (2) MacBook Air 13" specifications, confirming acceptance of the M4 model with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB memory, 512GB SSD, and Silver color; (3) iPad replacement, approving the MD4G4LL/A iPad Wi-Fi 256GB-Silver as a substitute for the 10th-generation model; and (4) Mac Studio replacement, specifying updated configuration with an M3 Ultra chip (32-core CPU, 80-core GPU), 96GB unified memory, 2TB SSD storage, and detailed port specifications, with a clarification that no keyboard or mouse is needed for this device.
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#1 VPP – Is an Apple (Volume Purchase Program) VP currently in place and applicable for this opportunity?
- If so, WINNING o eror is requesting to be added to the VPP. Don’t hesitate to the government at time of award know if you are unsure of the steps and process for adding us to the VPP; we can help.
>> I am not sure what the Apple VPP is, I do not believe we are part of this program.
#2 - DFLIC - Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 - CLIN 0040
- The current MacBook Air 13” is the M4 model, which is recommended to have a minimum of a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, and Apple no longer o ers Space Gray as a color option.
o Is the 13-inch MacBook Air, which has an Apple M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB SSD, and 70W USB-C, Silver, an acceptable alternative model?
>> This is acceptable.
#3 – O/DEAN Apple iPad – (Qty: 21) and USCC (Qty 90)
- iPad 10 Gen—The 10th-generation iPad is EOL and has been replaced by the iPad 11 (A16). Please confirm that the MD4G4LL/A iPad Wi-Fi 256GB—Silver is an acceptable replacement.
>> This is su icient
#4 DFLIC
- Apple Mac Studio Apple M2 Ultra is EOL. M4 Max and M3 Ultra versions are available as replacement models.
o Please confirm the preferred replacement model, including the processor, amount of memory, and SSD storage required.
o No Mouse or keyboard is listed with the Mac Studio. Please confirm if a mouse and keyboard are needed
We recommend MQDP3LL/A - MAGIC KEYBOARD FOLIO -USA, and MXK53AM/A - Magic Mouse - White Multi-Touch Surface
>> For the Mac Studio these are the updated specs:
• M3 Ultra chip with 32-core CPU, 80 core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine
• 96GB unified memory
• 2TB SSD storage
• Front: Two Thunderbolt 5 ports, SDXC card slot
• Back: Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-A ports, HDMI port, 10Gb Ethernet port, headphone jack
We don’t need a keyboard and mouse for the Mac Studio.
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