Justification for an Exception to Fair Oppurtunity
ID: NM-AN000-23-00920Type: Justification
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4fbd405e947845539c7ff2311e1910cb/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking justification for an exception to fair opportunity for an order exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. This procurement involves general science and technology research and development services, which are critical for advancing NOAA's mission in environmental monitoring and research. The opportunity is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, and interested parties can reach out to Sarah Corey at sarah.corey@noaa.gov or Darrin S Moore at Darrin.Moore@noaa.gov for further details. Additional information can be found in the attached document.

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