Communication Service Authorization
ID: FA468624Q0010Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4686 9 CONS PKPBEALE AFB, CA, 95903-1702, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a835b7aa026e42e693507a07a18d12db/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Communication Service Authorization. This service is typically used for IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services. The place of performance is Beale AFB, CA 95903, USA. For more information, please contact Kyle Thacker at kyle.thacker@us.af.mil or 5306343368. The deadline for response is 1400 PST, 22 March 2024. This notice is for market research and informational purposes only, and no contract will be awarded at this time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kyle Thacker
    (530) 634-3368
    kyle.thacker@us.af.mil
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    Local Telecommunications Services
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    Communication Service Authorization
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