Bus Ops Bridge
ID: HQ0034230043Type: Justification
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DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/480822e50c21434c958b0f793fe82b25/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services, is seeking a bridge contract with Avantus Federal LLC for Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Support for the BusOps office. This procurement aims to provide essential technical, analytical, financial, administrative, and specialized support to facilitate the execution of various programs, strategies, and budget processes, including financial management, human resources, communications, legislative affairs, and more. The current contract is set to expire on April 30, 2023, and a full and open competitive acquisition for the follow-on requirement is anticipated to be awarded in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023. Interested parties can reach out to Sharon Hilton at sharon.a.hilton.civ@mail.mil for further information.

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    Sharon Hilton
    sharon.a.hilton.civ@mail.mil
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