Justification and Approval - Exception to Fair Opportunity (Solarwinds)
ID: JA2023-03-09121Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/56d1d04a1ba44d6b9462ffd6b507bbf2/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is issuing a Justification and Approval for an exception to fair opportunity regarding the procurement of Solarwinds software. This procurement is intended to restrict the number of sources eligible for consideration, allowing for a single awardee based on brand-name specifications, in accordance with TSA procedures and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2). The software, categorized under IT and Telecom - Business Application Software, is crucial for the TSA's enterprise information technology needs, ensuring efficient operations within the agency. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Michele Reeves at Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov or by phone at 609-813-3371.

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    Michele Reeves
    (609) 813-3371
    Michele.Reeves@tsa.dhs.gov
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