ULI - Backup Solution Hardware
ID: FA8730-23-F-0039Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT TOOLS/PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7F20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/18d1c190f493408394097b2885658945/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Kessel Run office of the Air Force at Hanscom AFB, is seeking to procure backup solution hardware through a delivery order awarded via NASA SEWP. This procurement aims to fulfill a requirement for the Unit Level Intelligence (ULI) office, necessitating brand name hardware as outlined in the attached Brand Name Justification document. The goods are critical for enhancing IT management tools and products within the Air Force's operational framework. Interested vendors can reach out to Brett Clemens at brett.clemens.1@us.af.mil or Joseph Pisano at joseph.pisano.2@us.af.mil for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brett Clemens
    (781) 225-9132
    brett.clemens.1@us.af.mil
    Joseph Pisano
    joseph.pisano.2@us.af.mil
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    BNJ - FY23 DELL DD3300_Redacted.pdf
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