Notice of Intent to Award to Carahsoft - Red Hat Software
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bad3788f9ac743839f5e12e4f6ec8737/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp for the renewal of Red Hat software under the Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. This software is deemed essential for meeting the operational requirements of the AFRL, reflecting its critical role in supporting military operations. The procurement falls under the NAICS Code 541519, with a small business size standard of 150 employees, and will remain open for inquiries for 15 days, with interested parties encouraged to contact Angela Tolson at angela.tolson@spaceforce.mil or Paige Thompson at paige.thompson@spaceforce.mil for further information.

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    Angela Tolson
    angela.tolson@spaceforce.mil
    Paige Thompson
    paige.thompson@spaceforce.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Award to Carahsoft.pdf
    The document is a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order for the renewal of Red Hat software under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland AFB, NM. It states that Carahsoft Technology Corp is the designated mandatory source for this software, which is essential for AFRL's operational requirements. The notice is categorized under PSC Code 7379 and NAICS Code 541519, with a small business size standard of 150 employees. Furthermore, the notice will remain open for 15 days for any inquiries, which can be directed to Angela Tolson at the provided contact details. This announcement highlights a sole source contracting scenario concerning critical software for military operations, reflecting the DoD's procurement processes.
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