Emergency Notification System (ENS)
ID: 20137948Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONMISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7H20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9dbd0724c7c64b48900ac0cd693de521/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is seeking a contractor to provide Blackberry AtHoc Emergency Notification System (ENS) licenses and software on an uninterrupted basis. This procurement is critical to ensure the safety of CBP personnel, highlighting the importance of reliable emergency communication systems in maintaining operational readiness. The opportunity is posted as a Justification for Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFO) in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(A), and interested parties can reach out to LaNita Calhoun at lanita.c.calhoun@cbp.dhs.gov for further details.

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    LaNita Calhoun
    lanita.c.calhoun@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    ENS- JEFO Below SAT FAR 16.505(b)(2)-FINAL Redacted.pdf
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