GCTC IV Extension J&A
ID: 23-018Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

PSC

MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (Z1BG)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb8dad95223d46b3b5eb15214d6648ac/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking contractors for the GCTC IV Extension J&A, which involves providing mission-critical IT communications infrastructure and services. The procurement aims to support the Product Lead for Defense-Wide Transmission Systems and the Project Manager for Defense Communications Transmission Systems, particularly in aiding U.S. Special Operations military forces in the global war on terrorism through various services such as program management, system engineering support, and operations maintenance. This opportunity underscores the importance of maintaining robust IT systems for military operations, ensuring effective communication and infrastructure. Interested parties can reach out to Mariah Ross at mariah.m.ross.civ@army.mil or Shelly A. Hitt at shelly.a.hitt.civ@army.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mariah Ross
    mariah.m.ross.civ@army.mil
    shelly A. Hitt
    (309) 782-0875
    shelly.a.hitt.civ@army.mil
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