Session Initiation Protocol Telephony Services
ID: W50S8S23P0002Type: Justification
AwardedApr 11, 2023
Award #:W50S8S23P0002
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NU USPFO ACTIVITY OHANG 180SWANTON, OH, 43558-9645, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f7fc600d898144119c4fa0fa6ce49aff/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to procure Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Telephony Services through a fixed-price contract. This procurement is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), identifying AT&T as the sole provider of commercial telephone services within designated service areas. These services are crucial for maintaining effective communication capabilities within military operations. Interested parties can reach out to SMSgt Barry B. Beale at barry.beale.1@us.af.mil or call 419-868-4142 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SMSgt Barry B. Beale
    (419) 868-4142
    barry.beale.1@us.af.mil
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