Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Accenture Federal Services, LLC BSS
ID: AA-OFM-WC-O-26-00165Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36294a58b20845729f886280006797fe/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) intends to award a sole-source contract to Accenture Federal Services, LLC for ongoing support of the Commerce Business Systems (CBS) and Core Financial System (CFS) applications. This contract will be structured as a one-year base period with three six-month priced options, leveraging Accenture's unique expertise and institutional knowledge gained from their incumbency in the CBS/CFS Program. The services provided are critical for maintaining the financial management and accounting capabilities essential to DOC operations, especially as the department transitions to a new Business Applications Solution (BAS) project set for completion in 2026. Interested parties may submit responses within 15 days of this notice to the primary contacts, Cameron Brooks and Brandon Harrell, via email, although no solicitation package is available.

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    Cameron Brooks
    cbrooks1@doc.gov
    Brandon Harrell
    bharrell@doc.gov
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