DRAFT:
ID: FA873025RB007Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6add264b9ba246d2800ced0beef27322/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of an All Domain Common Platform (ADCP) Security Cloud Engineering Network Development (ASCEND). This initiative aims to establish a viable solicitation that will enhance the security and functionality of cloud engineering networks across various domains. The services sought are categorized under Custom Computer Programming Services, which are critical for supporting advanced program management and technical operations. Interested parties can reach out to Rosa Krauss at rosa.krauss.3@us.af.mil or call 719-440-6909 for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Rosa Krauss
    (719) 440-6909
    rosa.krauss.3@us.af.mil
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