Notice of Intent to Award of ServiceNow to Mandatory Source
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fb0c625911654a3bafb14b3ecb3ef773/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, intends to award a mandatory source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp for IT services related to ServiceNow. This procurement is not a request for proposal, indicating that it will proceed without competitive bidding, as Carahsoft is designated as the Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative (DoD ESI) Mandatory Source for ServiceNow, which is critical for supporting AFRL's ongoing mission. The notice will remain open for 15 days, during which inquiries can be directed to Angela Tolson at angela.tolson@spaceforce.mil or by phone at 505-846-9162.

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    Angela Tolson
    angela.tolson@spaceforce.mil
    Paige Thompson
    paige.thompson@spaceforce.mil
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    Notice of Intent to Award to Carahsoft.pdf
    The Notice of Intent pertains to the award of a mandatory source purchase order to Carahsoft Technology Corp for IT requirements by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland AFB, NM. This document clarifies that it is not a request for proposal, indicating that the procurement will proceed without competitive bidding. Carahsoft is designated as the Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative (DoD ESI) Mandatory Source for ServiceNow, signifying their crucial role in supporting the AFRL's ongoing mission. The notice will remain open for 15 days, during which any inquiries can be directed to Angela Tolson via the provided contact details. This announcement highlights the procedural aspects of government contracting within federal frameworks, emphasizing the reliance on specific vendors for targeted IT solutions.
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