Notice of Sole Source
ID: 1331L523F13OS0120Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

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https://sam.gov/opp/92b85e4ed4c74ab8b0d33114ca3acbf2/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce is announcing a sole source procurement for IT services, indicating that the contract will be awarded to a single vendor without a competitive bidding process. This decision is based on the authority granted under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), which allows for such actions when only one source is deemed capable of fulfilling the requirements. The procurement is critical for supporting the department's management operations, and all inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Lauren Gueye at lgueye@doc.gov, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The place of performance for this contract will be in Washington, DC, and further details can be found in the attached justification document.

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    Lauren Gueye
    lgueye@doc.gov
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