Avaya Domestic Maintenance Interim Contract
ID: 19AQMM23D0063Type: Justification
AwardedMar 30, 2023
Award #:19AQMM23D0063
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUMWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f5c66cc0b82047ceb3a7664fb099196a/view
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    Description

    The Department of State is seeking to award an interim contract for Avaya Maintenance services at domestic locations, specifically in Tonawanda, NY. This contract, which is set for a duration of one year, is intended to continue support for the incumbent contractor, ensuring uninterrupted maintenance of Avaya systems. The services are crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of IT and telecom network support systems within the department. Interested parties can reach out to Andrew Rothstein at RothsteinAT@state.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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