Justification and Approval to Extend Period of Performance for Library of Congress BPA Order - Enterprise Architecture Program Office Support
ID: CIO23PL0132Type: Justification
AwardedApr 28, 2023
Award #:LCLOC21A0010
Overview

Buyer

LIBRARY OF CONGRESSLIBRARY OF CONGRESSCONTRACTS SERVICESWashington, DC, 20540, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DF01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/305b04b480ce4ac7937d4307f9154808/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Library of Congress is seeking to extend the period of performance for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) order related to support for its Enterprise Architecture Program Office. The extension will prolong the performance period by 1.5 months, adjusting the dates from May 2, 2022, – May 1, 2023, to May 2, 2022, – June 18, 2023. This extension is crucial for ensuring continued IT management support services, which are vital for the Library's operational efficiency. Interested parties can reach out to Quinn Cartheuser at qcart@loc.gov or 202-707-2339, or Betsy Lewis-Matsuoka at bmatsuoka@loc.gov or 202-707-0170 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quinn Cartheuser
    (202) 707-2339
    qcart@loc.gov
    Betsy Lewis-Matsuoka
    (202) 707-0170
    bmatsuoka@loc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    JA - Grant Thornton POP Extension - Executed_Redacted.pdf
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