Kessel Run PRIME RFI - CANCELLED
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBKHANSCOM AFB, MA, 01731-2100, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM SUPPORT SERVICES: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (LABOR) (DH01)

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Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ff1fc970a34f4af78fae530c79e14d6c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has announced the cancellation of the Kessel Run PRIME acquisition strategy, previously known as “ASCEND.” This program, which focused on Platform, Resources, Infrastructure, Management, and Engineering, will no longer require continued development, indicating a shift in procurement priorities. The cancellation reflects the evolving needs within the defense sector for custom computer programming services, particularly in IT and telecom platform support. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Kevin Rivera at kevin.rivera_rosado.2@us.af.mil or Desmond Awadzi at desmond.awadzi@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kevin Rivera
    kevin.rivera_rosado.2@us.af.mil
    Desmond Awadzi
    desmond.awadzi@us.af.mil
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