D--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: DOIAFBO240116Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSINDIAN EDUCATION ACQUISITION OFFICEAlbuquerque, NM, 87104, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (DE10)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a6ae96ee27ee415b817a7f15ae5f77a7/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE - BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS intends to procure software licenses for Turtle Mountain Elementary School. The software licenses are typically used for educational purposes and will support the school's academic activities.

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    Rahmer, Nicole
    (000) 000-0000
    nicole.rahmer@bia.gov
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