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1. Introduction The 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 Paperwork Redu... 1. Introduction The 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 Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 regarding the acquisition, management, and use of information technology (IT) resources; manages United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) compliance with the Computer Security Act of 1987, the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 (FISMA), Homeland Security Presidential Directive 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 the Agency on information resources and information systems management, and strives to improve the 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. Scope The 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-G7 Appliance (3 nodes), S/N 21SM6L190040 at the Tifton, Georgia ARS location. 3. Period of Performance The period of performance: annual (year long) 4. Tasks