VER Future Limited Sources Justification
ID: HQ0004112Type: Justification
AwardedMar 31, 2023
Award #:70SBUR23F00000090
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/63c48b1c670d47b3a4c28a3598c15b6d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking to justify limited sources for a procurement opportunity titled "VER Future Limited Sources Justification." This opportunity involves the acquisition of IT and telecom business application/application development support services, which are critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of USCIS. The services will be performed in Vermont, with the primary contact for this opportunity being Charnique Thomas, who can be reached at charnique.m.thomas@uscis.dhs.gov. Further details regarding the funding amount and specific deadlines have not been provided in the available documentation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charnique Thomas
    charnique.m.thomas@uscis.dhs.gov
    Files
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    VER Future_ LSJ Exceeding SAT_.pdf
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