Navy Opens Bids on Major IT Hardware Contract That Includes As-A-Service Options

NextGov: Navy contracting officials released a final request for proposals for half of the Next-Generation Enterprise Networks Recompete contract, which will offer a new vehicle for buying commodity IT like desktop computers and tablets, as well as introducing an as-a-service model.

The End User Hardware solicitation, or EUHW, covers most end-user devices, such as laptops, desktops, tablets, 2-in-1 detachable devices, ultra-small desktops, thin or zero client devices and ruggedized devices. The performance work statement notes the Navy will provide government-owned operating systems to install on most devices at the time of purchase.

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