DLITE TO Exception to Fair Opportunity
ID: 23-12Type: Justification
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING (R608)

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https://sam.gov/opp/026e8bf948ce4e809416e4d73725925a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to justify an exception to fair opportunity for the procurement of administrative support services, particularly in translation and interpreting. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring effective communication and operational support within military operations, highlighting the importance of accurate and timely language services. Interested vendors can reach out to Lauren DeRoche at lauren.r.deroche.civ@army.mil or 571-588-9071, or Charles Scott at charles.b.scott44.civ@army.mil or 586-282-7678 for further details regarding this procurement process.

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