VSAT Software and Technical Support
ID: M67854-23-D-2031Type: Justification
AwardedMar 31, 2023
Award #:M67854-23-D-2031
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ac6e6ec739d437f9bb3196936b61563/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking to procure software maintenance and technical support for Linkway and Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modem Software and Hardware. This procurement aims to ensure the continued functionality and reliability of critical satellite and RF communications products, which are essential for various defense operations. The place of performance for this contract will be in Carlsbad, California, and interested parties can reach out to Ausha Tate at ausha.mcgee@usmc.mil or Kathryn E. Hurd at kathryn.hurd@usmc.mil for further information. The opportunity is categorized under the PSC code 7G22, focusing on IT and telecom services related to satellite communications.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ausha Tate
    ausha.mcgee@usmc.mil
    Kathryn E. Hurd
    kathryn.hurd@usmc.mil
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