Best Source Selector
ID: F1S0AD4338A001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9302 AFTC PZZEDWARDS AFB, CA, 93524-1185, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/09ee359baff04a628f95d686987664a5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Best Source Selector," which is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This presolicitation aims to procure brand name products from the manufacturer and authorized resellers, focusing on the category of Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, as defined by NAICS code 334290. The goods and services are critical for IT and Telecom support, particularly in help desk and productivity tools, emphasizing the importance of reliable communication equipment in military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Karla Vazquez at karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil or Jenna Jacobson at jenna.jacobson@us.af.mil for further details, with the performance expected to take place in Edwards, California.

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