# FY26 Request for Information, Hardware for Network

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/28321326ri0000038

- Solicitation number: 28321326RI0000038
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Social Security Administration
- Contracting office: SSA Ofc of Acquisition Grants (283213)
- NAICS: 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Product or service code: 7C21 Hardware, software, and other equipment needed to support non-tiered data center facilities; computer rooms, MDF/Telco closets, such as racks, cabling, and management systems.
- First posted: July 30, 2026
- Last posted: July 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04d8b5740fd0464bb2fca0654d9fe20e/view

## Description

Request for Information, Hardware for Network IDS modernization - The agency intends to evaluate solutions that can either enhance or replace existing network security capabilities, including legacy intrusion detection and prevention systems, while improving integration with the enterprise cybersecurity ecosystem.

## Publications

- July 30, 2026: Solicitation, due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 04d8b5740fd0464bb2fca0654d9fe20e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04d8b5740fd0464bb2fca0654d9fe20e/view

## Points of contact

- MCLAIN, SHERI, SHERI.MCLAIN@SSA.GOV

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