Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity
ID: 72MC1020N00004Type: Justification
Overview

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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID M/CIOWASHINGTON, DC, 20523, USA

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/1232ee119ea742a395bfe2670c8d4f6a/view
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    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking to justify an exception to fair opportunity for the addition of two new products, Premier and Unified support, to its existing Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement (MS ELA). This justification aims to enhance USAID's IT and telecom capabilities by integrating these software products, which are crucial for application development and support. The procurement will take place in Washington, DC, and interested parties can reach out to Hillary A. Marshall at hmarshall@usaid.gov for further details. The specific funding amount and deadlines have not been disclosed in the opportunity overview.

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    Hillary A. Marshall
    hmarshall@usaid.gov
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