MSAT services
ID: D-25-ST-0134Type: Special Notice
AwardedApr 3, 2025
Award #:15DDHQ25P00000250
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

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https://sam.gov/opp/3d0d01f24faa4af2b5b31ed91c0a50b7/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), intends to negotiate a sole source procurement for MSAT Airtime Service with NIC4, Inc. This procurement aims to secure specialized communication services essential for the DEA's operational effectiveness. The acquisition will follow the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures," and the anticipated award will be a firm fixed-priced purchase order. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Monica Gehrer at Monica.J.Gehrer@dea.gov for consideration.

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    Monica Gehrer
    Monica.J.Gehrer@dea.gov
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