U.S. Federal Production Hardware/Software Support Service - Nutanix Hardware / Software Renewal

1. IntroductionThe Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 established the position of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).The CIO implements the provisions of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and the PaperworkReduction Act of 1995 regarding the acquisition, management, and use of informationtechnology (IT) resources; manages United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),Agricultural Research Service (ARS) compliance with the Computer Security Act of 1987, theFederal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), Homeland Security PresidentialDirective 7 of December 17, 2003, and Presidential Decision Directive 63 of May 22, 1998,Critical Infrastructure Protection; and implements the Office of Management and Budget Circular A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources. The CIO serves as the principal advisor to theAgency on information resources and information systems management, and strives to improvethe operations and service delivery of ARS's programs through the effective use of technology.The CIO directs ARS's Office of the CIO (OCIO), which supports these activities.2. ScopeThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS)Administrative and Financial Services (AFM) Information Technology Services Division (ITSD)requires contractor assistance to renew the annual support contract for the Nutanix NX 1365-G7Appliance (3 nodes), S/N 21SM6L190040 at the Tifton, Georgia ARS location.3. Period of PerformanceThe period of performance: annual (year long)4.