Notice of Sole Source Purchase- BaseConnect
ID: HMLP59-R029Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3029 71 FTW CVCENID, OK, 73705-5037, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e9dcbc2cb63948708bd424deeb90ebca/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sole Source Purchase notice for BaseConnect, indicating that this procurement is not open to competition. The contract is set aside under the 8(a) program, which is designed to assist small disadvantaged businesses, and it falls under the NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers. The goods and services being procured are related to aircraft ground servicing equipment, highlighting the importance of reliable software solutions in supporting military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Heather Long at heather.long.10.ctr@us.af.mil or by phone at 580-213-7179 for further inquiries, although no quotes will be accepted for this notice as it has already been awarded to BaseConnect.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Heather Long
    (580) 213-7179
    (580) 213-6047
    heather.long.10.ctr@us.af.mil
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