Small Business Opportunities FY-25 Q2 / USCG C5I Service Center
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 3 PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23703, USA
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Division 3 in Portsmouth, Virginia, is announcing small business opportunities related to IT and telecommunications services. This notice serves as a reference for small business points of contact (POCs) within the agency, rather than a direct contracting opportunity. These services are crucial for enhancing the Coast Guard's operational capabilities and ensuring effective communication and information technology support. For further inquiries, interested parties can reach out to Rick Petersen at rick.d.petersen@uscg.mil or by phone at 757-295-2270, or contact Tanika Posey at tanika.l.posey@uscg.mil or 703-417-5568.

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