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Dell Unit Wins $9.7 Billion Pentagon Contract for Microsoft Software Licenses

A Dell subsidiary secured a $9.7 billion contract to manage Microsoft software licenses for the U.S. military. The Pentagon announced the award covers email, spreadsheets, and other applications on classified and unclassified systems.

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U.S. military networks, the Pentagon said. The agreement covers email, spreadsheet, and other productivity applications used on both classified and unclassified systems.

The Pentagon stated that the contract addresses license management for Microsoft products throughout the Department of Defense. No additional contract terms, duration, or performance milestones were disclosed in the announcement. The award was reported by business media on the same day the Pentagon confirmed the selection.

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$9.7 billion contract
Dell unit to manage Microsoft licenses for military
Microsoft software
email, spreadsheets, other productivity tools
Classified and unclassified systems
contract covers both network types

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PublishedMay 27, 2026, 9:26 PM

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