The proposed resolution from Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for a multiyear contract with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to provide essential equipment for the District's information and communications technology infrastructure. The contract, identified as No. CW126113, has a not-to-exceed amount of $40 million and is structured to last for two years, with the possibility of three additional one-year extensions. The resolution emphasizes the urgency of the contract approval to ensure timely access to these critical goods and to secure better pricing through a multiyear agreement.

The resolution declares an emergency, allowing it to be adopted after a single reading, which is necessary to expedite the procurement process. The Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, is tasked with executing this contract. The Mayor's administration is open to addressing any questions from the Council regarding the proposed contract, highlighting the importance of swift action to facilitate the District's technological needs.