Salesforce follow on FOE
ID: FA701423F0070Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 27, 2023
Award #:FA701423F0070
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AFDW PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/387eaf7b6b0c4245811c823b8b96b6a6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for a follow-on contract related to Salesforce services, as indicated in the Justification notice. The procurement aims to continue the development and support of business application software as a service, which is critical for enhancing IT and telecom capabilities within the department. This opportunity is set to take place in Washington, DC, and is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and effectiveness in the Air Force's IT infrastructure. Interested parties can reach out to Capt Richard Snyder at richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil or Kelante Montgomery at kelante.montgomery@us.af.mil for further details regarding the Fair Opportunity Exception and any associated timelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt Richard Snyder
    richard.snyder.12@us.af.mil
    Kelante Montgomery
    kelante.montgomery@us.af.mil
    Files
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    Salesforce follow on FOE redacted.pdf
    The Air Force District of Washington is justifying a $24.2 million purchase for Salesforce CRM software licenses and support under an exception to fair opportunity due to an urgent need, noting that any delays could disrupt vital HR functions affecting over 675,000 Airmen. The request indicates that only Carahsoft, the sole distributor of Salesforce, can meet the timeline necessary to avoid service interruption, with previous competitive solicitations yielding no viable alternatives. This acquisition aims to sustain critical applications that are integral to recruitment and modernization efforts within the Air Force’s operational framework.
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