Charter Cable / Spectrum for CFTC New York Office - Sole Source
ID: 9523ZY25P0014Type: Presolicitation
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COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSIONCOMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSIONCOMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMWashington, DC, 20581, USA

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Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

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IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)
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    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking to procure Charter Cable/Spectrum services for its New York office through a sole source contract. This procurement aims to secure reliable wired telecommunications services, which are critical for the CFTC's operations in overseeing and regulating the U.S. derivatives markets. The services will be performed in New York, and interested parties can reach out to Benjamin Van Wormer at bvanwormer@cftc.gov or by phone at 202-418-5498 for further information. The notice is currently in the presolicitation phase, and specific funding amounts or deadlines have not been disclosed.

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