Justification - Wireless Telecommunication Services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) and Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO)
ID: 89303323FEM400342Type: Justification
AwardedMar 23, 2023
Award #:47QTCA20D00B5
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFEM-ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT CON BUS CTRCINCINNATI, OH, 45202, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/82c941fe960346829db57d957ab19091/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to contract wireless telecommunication services for its Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) and the Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) through a limited sources justification. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.401, and aims to fulfill specific telecommunication needs essential for the effective management of environmental projects. The contract will be awarded on a limited sources basis, as required by FAR 8.405-6(a), emphasizing the importance of specialized services in the telecommunications sector. Interested parties can reach out to Michael G. McCreanor at michael.mccreanor@emcbc.doe.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    McCreanor, Michael G.
    michael.mccreanor@emcbc.doe.gov
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