HHS Notice of Award VMware Open Market Items
ID: 75P00123F37002Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking to award a contract for VMware Open Market Items through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA). This procurement involves the acquisition of IT and telecom business application software, specifically perpetual license software, which is critical for enhancing the department's operational capabilities. The justification for this sole source procurement is detailed in the attached PDF document, emphasizing the importance of these software items in supporting HHS's mission. Interested parties can reach out to Jacob Matthews at jacob.matthews@psc.hhs.gov or 385-285-7382, or Cristy Scott at cristy.scott@psc.hhs.gov or (301) 974-7298 for further information.

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