Intent to Sole Source - Leased Alphanumeric Messaging Pagers and Ancillary Services
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite Communications and Telecom Access Services (DG11)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/37824dc6ecb744b4b82034181db2e609/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole source contract for leased alphanumeric messaging pagers and ancillary services to Spok Inc. This procurement is necessary to extend the lease of messaging pagers currently in use at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas, due to unforeseen governmental delays that require additional service time beyond the current contract expiration. The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from October 31, 2024, to April 30, 2025, with an expected award date of November 6, 2024. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Andrew Ng at andrew.ng.4@us.af.mil or Laura Herring at laura.herring.2@us.af.mil, but please note that this notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotes.

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