Notice of Proposed Contract Action - Sole Source - Vertiv Corporation - Site Scan 9.0
ID: 52800PR250000339Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 2 KEARNEYSVILLEKEARNEYSVILLE, WV, 25430, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4e92f849f8a042bc9964ce6aaec88814/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard's C5I Division 2 in Kearneysville, West Virginia, is proposing a sole-source contract action to Vertiv Corporation for the procurement of SiteScan 9.0. This software is critical for the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence Service Center's data center infrastructure, and Vertiv is the sole manufacturer and provider of this product along with its certified technicians. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing by 4:00 PM EST on April 4, 2025, to the designated contacts, Megan Maday and Delton L. Brun, with the notice ID referenced in the subject line. This notice serves as a notification rather than a request for competitive quotes, and the government retains discretion over the competition process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Megan Maday
    (571) 610-1237
    megan.l.maday@uscg.mil
    Delton L. Brun
    Delton.L.Brun@USCG.mil
    Files
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