CVENT Online Registration and Event Managment Licenses
ID: RSES-24-00038Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: PUBLIC RELATIONS (R708)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4cd028afae2a447197d5354c23d1ee3e/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for CVENT Online Registration and Event Management licenses, along with maintenance support. The primary objective of this procurement is to secure a single delivery order for online registration and event management capabilities to facilitate over 75 events annually, accommodating approximately 4,500 registrants, which is critical for the Department's internal and external meetings, workshops, and conferences. The CVENT software will enhance operational efficiency for the DHS, particularly for the Finance and Budget Division, and the contract will cover a license period of no more than 45 days post-award, with maintenance support extending from 2024 to 2028. For further inquiries, stakeholders may refer to the Notice of Intent to Sole Source document.

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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source for CVENT OREM Licenses.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) intends to award a sole source contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation for CVENT Online Registration and Event Management licenses and maintenance support. This decision aligns with FAR 13.106-1(b), as Carahsoft is the exclusive provider of these services. The contract will cover a license period lasting no more than 45 days post-award and maintenance support for four years, from 2024 to 2028. The CVENT software will facilitate the management of S&T's various internal and external events, meetings, and conferences, particularly for the Finance and Budget Division. This notice serves to inform stakeholders about the single-source procurement, and a competitive bidding process will not be pursued at the government's discretion. The excerpt emphasizes the government’s decision-making autonomy regarding procurement processes and highlights the necessity of these licenses for operational efficiency within the specified timeframe.
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