IT Preferred Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted 22 days agoDeadline: April 21st, 2026

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SUMMARY

Washington, DC is seeking qualified vendors for comprehensive IT services supporting critical systems in public-sector and educational environments.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified business enterprise (CBE) by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development
Must be an officially authorized reseller for Dell Technologies, Lenovo, Apple, or Smart Technologies
Must demonstrate ability to image, configure, and deploy a minimum of 1,000 devices per order
Must maintain compliance with Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) endpoint security requirements
Must commit to participating in at least 75% of DCPS-issued RFQs, RFIs, or other procurement engagements
Must provide technical documentation describing device provisioning, imaging tools, and security controls
Must provide a minimum of three client references, preferably from public-sector or K-12 education environments

CONTRACT DURATION

65 months

TIMELINE

Date Issued: April 8th, 2026

Questions Due: April 14th, 2026

Amendment Posting: April 15th, 2026

Submission Deadline: April 21st, 2026

Contract Validity: Through September 30th, 2031

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 14th, 2026

Issuing Agency

District Of Columbia Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington, DC is seeking vendors to provide IT preferred services that support mission-critical functions across various domains. This initiative will identify and pre-qualify Certified Business Enterprises with demonstrated expertise in deploying, integrating, and supporting complex IT systems within public-sector and K–12 education environments.

The scope encompasses support for student information systems, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, instructional technology, and the provisioning and deployment of devices. Vendors must possess the technical capacity, qualified staff, and necessary resources to meet the demands of these IT procurements, ensuring seamless integration and reliable operation.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.