IT Research and Advisory Subscription Services
ID: HTC711-23-F-D036Type: Justification
AwardedDec 28, 2022
Award #:N66001-19-A-0049
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)USTRANSCOM-AQSCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5357, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d54e8131a51e4650bb87186baaba756c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking a sole-source Firm-Fixed Price task order for IT Research and Advisory Subscription Services from Gartner, Inc. This procurement aims to renew subscription services that support USTRANSCOM’s IT initiatives, including Cloud, Big Data, and IT Portfolio Optimization, with Gartner being the only provider capable of meeting the necessary security clearance requirements. The contract period is anticipated to run from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023, and the contracting officer will ensure the order represents the best value by reviewing pricing and seeking additional discounts. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Jordan Gerdes at jordan.m.lewis26.civ@mail.mil or Daniel Schwab at daniel.j.schwab11.civ@mail.mil.

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    REDACTED_JA FY23 IT Research and Advisory Subscription Services.pdf
    The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking a sole-source Firm-Fixed Price task order with Gartner, Inc. for IT Research and Advisory Services Subscriptions. This acquisition, under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program and the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI), is a renewal to support USTRANSCOM’s IT initiatives, including Cloud, Big Data, and IT Portfolio Optimization. Gartner, Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required services with the necessary SECRET security clearance and an active DD254, making it a limited source justification under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B). The contract period is anticipated from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The contracting officer will ensure the order represents the best value by reviewing ESI pricing and seeking additional discounts.
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