NTIA Broadband Fabric & Mapping Data
ID: 1331L523C13500008Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 14, 2023
Award #:1331L522F13ES0428
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARYDEPT OF COMMERCE ESOWASHINGTON, DC, 20230, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION (R702)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9779fa6c10d045339981efb9494abcb6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the Office of the Secretary, has awarded a federal contract for the NTIA Broadband Fabric & Mapping Data project to CostQuest Associates, amounting to $47,791,974.38. This procurement is focused on data collection management support, which is crucial for enhancing broadband mapping and infrastructure planning across the United States. The contract is set to be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and interested parties can reach out to Courtney C. Palmer at cpalmer@doc.gov or by phone at 202-482-0510 for further details. The justification for this award can be found in the attached Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Courtney C Palmer
    (202) 482-0510
    cpalmer@doc.gov
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    Final JOFOC.pdf
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