Software Support Services
ID: NB195000-25-00077Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYUS

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e75420f5b64b41f2b93d6514066c5a5b/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with Eaton Corporation for Software Support Services at its Gaithersburg, MD campus. The contract aims to provide ongoing support for the proprietary FORESEER Power monitoring system, including software and hardware support, onsite visits, consultation, repairs, inspections, safety training, and health hazard assessments. This acquisition is critical for maintaining the functionality and reliability of the power monitoring system that NIST has utilized since its initial purchase in 2000. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities via email to Tamela Lewis at tamela.lewis@nist.gov, as no solicitation package will be issued and the government will determine the necessity of competitive procurement based on responses received.

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