Enterprise PC Strategy and Capabilities

Lone Star College System is seeking detailed information on enterprise desktop and laptop portfolios, device management, security, artificial intelligence capabilities, support, lifecycle planning, supply chain, and pricing to inform a system-wide PC strategy.

Lone Star College System


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RFI 26-08-12
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 22, 2026 03:00 PM
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adam.stearns@lonestar.edu
5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
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Description

This Request for Information seeks comprehensive information about enterprise personal-computing solutions to support Lone Star College System's development of a system-wide strategy. Respondents must address enterprise desktop and laptop form factors, performance tiers, configuration and standardization options, accessibility, device provisioning and management, asset tracking, endpoint security, artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities, warranties, support and service models, product lifecycles, sustainability, supply-chain resilience, higher-education experience, pricing models, and total cost of ownership. The RFI is for market research and strategic planning only and will not result in a purchase, award, contract, or procurement commitment. Vendors must submit a full written response addressing the requested information and may be invited to give an in-person presentation consisting of 45 minutes of presentation time followed by 30 minutes of questions and discussion.

Classification Codes
NAICS423430Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
PSC7E20Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, and printers. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content.
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enterprise desktop computersenterprise laptop computersdevice management services
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Timeline
Sep 22, 2026 03:00 PM-RFI Release Date
Oct 20, 2026 05:00 PM-Question Deadline
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Oct 26, 2026-Vendor Presentations (optional)
In-person presentations will be scheduled during the week of October 26–30; additional logistics will be provided at scheduling.
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