Cisco SmartNet 3-month extension
ID: PR20135082Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK AS A SERVICE (DG10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f839df15a56a497e832d967c206577e5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is seeking a modification to the existing contract with Red River Technology, LLC for the Cisco SmartNet services, which includes a three-month extension for critical maintenance support and on-demand services. This modification aims to increase the ceiling amount and extend the Period of Performance (PoP) of the current firm-fixed-price Task Order 70B04C22F0000248, ensuring continued operational support for essential IT and telecom network services. The services provided under this contract are vital for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the agency's network infrastructure. Interested parties can reach out to Nicole A. Savoy at nicole.savoy@cbp.dhs.gov or Monica Y. Watts at monica.y.watts@cbp.dhs.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole A. Savoy
    nicole.savoy@cbp.dhs.gov
    Monica Y. Watts
    (571) 363-7066
    monica.y.watts@cbp.dhs.gov
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    JEFO 20135082 Cisco SmartNet Final Redacted.pdf
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