Limited Source Justification for ABIS
ID: 73351023Q0222Type: Justification
AwardedApr 4, 2023
Award #:GS-35F-410GA
Overview

Buyer

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONOFC OF PERF MGMT AND CFOWASHINGTON, DC, 20416, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/918f6f98fbac498696782e5eb5fdba5b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking a contractor for the maintenance and enhancement of its Automated Background Investigation System (ABIS), which is critical for processing personnel security background investigations. The contractor will be responsible for updating the ABIS software to incorporate new functionalities, improve processing timeliness, and address any identified vulnerabilities, as well as providing miscellaneous reports and data extracts as requested by the Office of Personnel Security. This procurement is essential for ensuring the efficiency and security of personnel investigations within the SBA. Interested parties can contact Tracie Gutierrez at tracie.gutierrez@sba.gov or by phone at 303-844-3878 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tracie Gutierrez
    (303) 844-3878
    tracie.gutierrez@sba.gov
    Files
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    A23-LSJ Above SAT FAR 8.405-6 ABIS2023 v3 CA review.pdf
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