--Notice of Intent to issue a Sole Source award
ID: D16PS00357Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEDEPARTMENTAL OFFICESIBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)HERNDON, VA, 20170, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/602b034a3e275415f60441ccccc7b03b/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Departmental Offices, has announced its intention to issue a Sole Source award through a Special Notice. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific requirements that are not detailed in the provided information but typically involve specialized services or products that are critical to the department's operations. Sole Source awards are often utilized when only one supplier can meet the unique needs of the agency, underscoring the importance of the goods or services being sought. For further inquiries or details regarding this opportunity, interested parties should reach out to the IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, although specific contact information and deadlines were not provided in the overview.

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