Notice of Intent to Sole Source - IADS License Renewal
ID: FA9101-24-Q-0006Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/301b0216cf394ba1a955a4a8cd4e530d/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE intends to sole source the renewal of an IADS License. The IADS License is a type of business application software used for IT and telecom purposes. The procurement will take place at Holloman AFB, NM, 88330, USA. For more details, refer to the attached notice. For any inquiries, contact Chuck King at charles.king.42@us.af.mil or 5757211245.

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    Chuck King
    (575) 721-1245
    charles.king.42@us.af.mil
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