USCG Cloud Computing (Sole Source)
ID: LSJ-23-002Type: Justification
AwardedMar 24, 2023
Award #:GS-35F-0040X
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 1 ALEXANDRIAALEXANDRIA, VA, 22310, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/018db576442f404f975a387030753e95/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking contractor support for a sole source contract focused on cloud computing services. The primary objective is to integrate, sustain, and develop the Coast Guard Intelligence Enterprise (CGIE), which includes the Intelligence Data Service and Cloud Support Services for the U.S. Coast Guard's Intelligence Coordination Center and the Intelligence Information Systems Processing Center (I2SPC). This initiative is crucial for maintaining a central repository of data and enhancing the overall system infrastructure and data management capabilities. Interested parties can reach out to Nakia G. Shaw at nakia.g.shaw@uscg.mil or Joshua Raheem at joshua.raheem@uscg.mil for further details, noting that this contract is not set aside for small businesses and is expected to last for six months.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nakia G. Shaw
    nakia.g.shaw@uscg.mil
    Joshua Raheem
    joshua.raheem@uscg.mil
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    LSJ-23-002_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security's United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking a sole-source contract with Highlight Technologies LLC to continue essential services for the Maritime Analytic Support System (MASS) due to the unique expertise and cleared personnel required, as well as the urgent need to avoid disruption in operations. This decision follows the expiration of the current contract and the determination that no other vendors could meet the specific requirements within the necessary timeframe. The Contracting Officer has confirmed that this approach is in the best interest of the government, pending a price evaluation to ensure fairness.
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