As Federal agencies work to close out fiscal year 2026, equipping personnel with secure, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready hardware remains a top modernization priority. Microsoft and Carahsoft are helping agencies meet this need with an exclusive Fiscal Year-End savings opportunity on the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition), giving U.S. Federal customers the chance to standardize on a Copilot+ PC built for the demands of Government work.
Standardizing on a Secure, AI-Ready Endpoint
This Surface Pro promotion supports a broader objective: enabling agencies to operate as a unified enterprise rather than a patchwork of disconnected systems. By standardizing an AI-ready, secure device platform, agencies can reduce hardware fragmentation, simplify management across teams and give every user a consistent, Zero Trust-based endpoint configuration from day one.
Built for Compliant, Cross-Agency Collaboration
The Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition) is designed to connect Federal personnel across agencies, industry and communities with compliant collaboration tools that keep the mission moving. Running Windows 11 Pro as a Copilot+ PC, the device serves as a secure gateway into the broader Microsoft Government ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Government. Key capabilities include:
- AI-enhanced collaboration built in. Windows Studio Effects and Windows Hello face authentication make secure video calling and cross-team collaboration seamless.
- A chip-to-cloud Zero Trust foundation. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 with Microsoft Pluton and a Microsoft-owned Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) align with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and Microsoft’s Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).
- A secure gateway to compliant collaboration tools. Native integration with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Government allows personnel to collaborate across agencies without compromising data protection or accreditation.
Turning Every Device into an AI Workhorse
The Surface Pro’s on-device Neural Processing Unit (NPU), capable of up to 50 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS), transforms the device into a genuine AI workhorse, giving Federal personnel the confidence to use AI and agents that meet compliance and security regulations while boosting day-to-day productivity. This local processing power drives measurable gains across the workday:
- Local AI acceleration. The integrated NPU runs tasks like real-time transcription, translation and enhanced video conferencing directly on the device, delivering faster, more power-efficient performance.
- A launchpad for Copilot and agents. As a Copilot+ PC, the Surface Pro is purpose-built to run Microsoft 365 Copilot.
- Automated, time-saving casework. Paired with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Dynamics 365 for Government, the device helps agencies automate workflows and streamline public service operations.
Meeting Federal Security Requirements by Design
Security is built into the Surface Pro from the hardware up. The device’s Zero Trust foundation includes secure-by-design hardware, a Microsoft-owned UEFI, a secured supply chain and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-compliant Common Access Card (CAC) reader options, aligning directly with Federal security expectations and regulations.
Easy to Deploy, Even with Lean IT Teams
One of the biggest advantages of the Surface Pro for Federal teams is that it does not create extra work for IT. Windows 11 Pro ships with security turned on by default, so devices are ready to go right out of the box without complicated setup to hit baseline protection standards.
Adoption is just as painless. Because Surface Pro offers a familiar Windows environment in a flexible 2-in-1 form factor, personnel already know how to use it, meaning less retraining and quicker buy-in across teams regardless of technical comfort level. For the teams managing the fleet, the device integrates with Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot, allowing devices to be enrolled and provisioned remotely, a real advantage for agencies rolling out at scale with lean support staff. Built to be more repairable, with components that authorized technicians can swap out, the Surface Pro also helps keep long-term costs down.
A Streamlined Path to Procurement
This offer is available for purchase through Carahsoft’s Federal Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 47QSWA18D008F and includes Trade Agreements Act (TAA)-compliant devices, allowing for streamlined Federal acquisition. As Microsoft’s Master Aggregator, Carahsoft pairs this Fiscal Year-End promotion with its GSA Schedule and dedicated Federal support to make the offer both accessible and easy to procure.
Federal customers can save 5% off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), up to $235 per device, on TAA platinum configurations of the Surface Pro 13-inch (12th Edition). This promotion is valid for Federal orders placed July 1 through September 30, 2026, while supplies last, and is available to all Federal customers.
To take advantage of these savings on Microsoft Surface, reach out to Microsoft@Carahsoft.com or visit carahsoft.com/microsoft to learn more.
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