Technology Purchasing Deadline 2022
January 18, 2022 – The DASA Technology Department wanted to remind all DASA departments about the technology purchasing deadlines for the 2021-22 fiscal year since we are about 60 days out from the deadline.
The following deadlines are in place, in concert with University and DASA Finance:
- Large Purchase Requisitions ($5k and greater): Thursday, March 31, 2022
- All Other Purchases (Marketplace, Voucher, P-Card): Friday, April 29, 2022
We are asking all units to work with their strategic partners to complete technology purchases by Friday, March 18, 2022, whether they’re over $5,000 or not. This will ensure time for receipt and deployment of the technology within the current fiscal year. As you know, technology orders have been significantly delayed due to the incredible demand on the supply chain, so most departments have already completed lifecycle refreshes for this fiscal year. We understand that sometimes emergency needs arise, so please work with your strategic partner if technology purchases must occur beyond the March 18 deadline.
As a reminder, the lifecycle refresh was changed during the 2020-21 Fiscal year, and a summary is provided below. The lifecycle refresh calendar helps ensure that department equipment remains supportable by DASA Technology Services staff so that we can be as productive as possible in addressing your operational needs.
| Device Type | Previous Lifecycle | New Lifecycle |
| Windows Desktop | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) | Warranty + 1 year (5 years of support) |
| Windows Laptops | Warranty + 1 year (4 years of support) | Warranty + 2 years (5 years of support) |
| macOS Desktop | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) |
| macOS Laptops | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) | End of Apple support schedule or when OIT management tool support ends (5 – 6 years) |
| Chromebooks | End of Google Console support for the device, which is device original manufacture date + 3 years (3 – 4 years) | End of Google Console support for the device, which is device original manufacture date + 3 years (3 – 4 years) |
Equipment that remains in use beyond the lifecycle will not be provided the same level of repair attention that equipment within the lifecycle standard receives. Consequently, equipment beyond its lifecycle may create a situation where your department has unanticipated costs related to equipment failure. Please also remember that equipment that has gone beyond warranty and requires substantial service due to accidental damage (liquid spill, drop, etc.) may be unrepairable even if it’s within the lifecycle.
We look forward to supporting you as you close out your budget for the current fiscal year and are ready to connect whenever you are! Please do not hesitate to reach out to your departmental strategic partner. A list of the partners and their current assignments can be found on our DASA Shared Services intranet page.
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