Limited Sources Justification for Microsoft Azure
ID: 73351020F0240P00018Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONOFC OF PERF MGMT AND CFOWASHINGTON, DC, 20416, USA

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/dbd1aeee2ec648edb8eb7d325244ff31/view
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    Description

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking to procure Microsoft Azure cloud computing services to support its Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The procurement aims to leverage Azure's capabilities, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS), to enhance data management, analytics, and disaster recovery solutions. Azure's robust architecture is designed for data-intensive tasks and offers a secure, scalable, and cost-effective solution for the SBA's operational needs. Interested parties can reach out to Laura Saddison at laura.saddison@sba.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Laura Saddison
    laura.saddison@sba.gov
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    LSJ 73351020F0240 P00018.REDACTED.pdf
    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking a sole source modification for task order 73351020F0240 related to Microsoft Azure cloud computing services, justifying the action under FAR 8.405-6 due to the necessity for continuity of service while transitioning to a new competitively awarded contract. Minburn Technology Group, the current provider, is deemed the only vendor capable of meeting these needs without interruption, given SBA’s increased requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The modification will raise the task order ceiling to facilitate ongoing support for critical services essential to the SBA's mission objectives.
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