Justification for An Exception to Fair Opportunity
ID: HR001121F0007Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d5de8014213d43dca7c7cb70f70ce429/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is seeking to justify an exception to the fair opportunity process for a federal contract. The details regarding the specific requirements and objectives of this procurement can be found in the attached Justification and Approval document. This opportunity is significant as it pertains to professional support services categorized under PSC code R499, which encompasses various specialized services. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Hillary J. Dean at hillary.dean@darpa.mil for additional information regarding this opportunity.

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    Hillary J. Dean
    hillary.dean@darpa.mil
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