Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: FA857926F0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/418575e4668345b8976dc7207b98214a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source contract for the urgent renewal of Orbexpress software licenses. This procurement involves the renewal of seven licenses currently held by Saveagain.com, doing business as IT Kickstart LLC, and is critical for maintaining operational capabilities. The announcement serves as a notice of intent and is not a request for quotation, emphasizing the urgency and specificity of the requirement. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Margaret Gaskill at margaret.gaskill.1@us.af.mil or Lasonia Anderson at lasonia.anderson@us.af.mil.

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    Margaret Gaskill
    margaret.gaskill.1@us.af.mil
    Lasonia Anderson
    lasonia.anderson@us.af.mil
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    Synopsis Notice of Intent - Sole Source.pdf
    AFSC/PZIMB intends to issue a sole-source contract to Saveagain.com dba: IT Kickstart LLC (8SJG7) for the renewal of 7 OrbExpress licenses. This announcement serves as a notice of intent, explicitly stating that it is not a request for quotation.
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