Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
ID: HEPH230006PRType: Justification
AwardedMar 14, 2023
Award #:693JJ323P000018
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY693JK4 OSTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Office of the Secretary, is seeking to procure Knowvation Software Licenses through a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition. This procurement is focused on acquiring IT and telecom application development software, which is essential for enhancing operational capabilities within the department. The licenses will be utilized to support various applications and services critical to the department's mission. Interested parties can reach out to Donald Nusbaum at Donald.Nusbaum@dot.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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