In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc.
ID: N0018925QG003Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

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Book Publishers (513130)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6f57f78d2e5149e0afb3777817b686ef/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office, intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. for the provision of CompTIA Core 1 and Core 2 Student Guide eBooks and Instructor Guide eBooks. This procurement is critical for supporting educational initiatives related to CompTIA certification, which is essential for IT professionals seeking to enhance their skills and credentials. Interested parties may challenge this sole source determination by submitting written documentation to kelly.polson@navy.mil, demonstrating the availability of equivalent products, with the Government retaining discretion over the final decision. No proposals or quotations are being requested at this time, and the notice serves as a formal announcement of intent rather than a solicitation.

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