Letter Contract TARS
ID: 02C23C0013Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONAIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/93280fc257774ab0ba148142fa3bfc80/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, is seeking to establish a Letter Contract for the continued maintenance and operations of the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS). This procurement aims to ensure the ongoing functionality and support of the TARS, which plays a critical role in surveillance and monitoring operations. The place of performance for this contract will be in Herndon, Virginia, and interested parties can reach out to Kimberly Ware at kimberly.w.ware@cbp.dhs.gov for further details. The specific funding amount and deadlines have not been disclosed in the provided information.

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    Kimberly Ware
    kimberly.w.ware@cbp.dhs.gov
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