Cell Phone Services
ID: 95315823F00001Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARDCHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARDCHEMICAL SAFETY HAZARD INVEST BRDWASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d9ece7482c1545ea9b61fb1d64db8a0a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is seeking to continue its cellular services through a logical follow-on justification with Verizon. This procurement aims to maintain essential cellular services, supplies, and equipment as the agency undergoes significant personnel expansion, nearly doubling its workforce. The continuation of these services is critical during this transitional phase, with plans to reevaluate and potentially compete the service after the transition is complete. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ericka Wilson at ericka.wilson@csb.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ericka Wilson
    ericka.wilson@csb.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Logical Follow On 203_03_14_Redacted.pdf
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    Cell Phone Services
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