A3 Salesforce Licenses Fair Opportunity Exception
ID: FA701423F0118Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AFDW PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to procure Salesforce licenses through a Fair Opportunity Exception. This procurement aims to fulfill specific IT and telecom needs related to business application development software as a service, which is critical for enhancing operational efficiency within the department. The opportunity is based in Washington, DC, and is part of a broader initiative to streamline software solutions for military operations. Interested vendors can reach out to Capt Richard Snyder at richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil or Kelante Montgomery at kelante.montgomery@us.af.mil for further details regarding the justification and requirements outlined in the attached Fair Opportunity Exception document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt Richard Snyder
    richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil
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    Posted
    The document justifies the sole-source procurement of Salesforce licenses for the U.S. Air Force at an estimated cost of $361,922.73, citing the critical need for ongoing access to a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to replace outdated legacy systems essential for aviation operations. The procurement falls under the NASA SEWP Multiple Award Contract and aims to support the modernization efforts designated as ARTEMIS, with a contract period from April 17, 2023, to February 27, 2024.
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