Limited Source Justification
ID: 1305L323FNFFN0044Type: Justification
2 AwardsMar 14, 2023
Award #:47QTCA19D006G
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Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/671d59a2c2db4210aa890304f05568e4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking to justify a limited source procurement for IT and telecom service delivery support services. This opportunity involves the provision of essential IT service management, operations center support, and project management labor, as outlined in the Limited Source Justification document. Such services are critical for maintaining NOAA's operational efficiency and ensuring the effective delivery of its technological capabilities. Interested parties can reach out to Brianna Quinn at brianna.quinn@noaa.gov or 303-497-7207, or Hillary Stansfield at hillary.stansfield@noaa.gov or 720-712-8608 for further information regarding this procurement.

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