Justification and Approval - Exception to Fair Opportunity
ID: JA-2023-03-0906Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFTRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/a9bdf8886fce4213b0b3842d70bb447d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has issued a Justification and Approval for a contract extension on a sole source basis for IT and telecom business application development support services. This procurement restricts the number of sources provided a fair opportunity to compete, as outlined in FAR 16.505(b)(2), with the rationale detailed in the attached Justification and Approval document. The extension is critical for maintaining continuity in TSA's enterprise information technology operations, ensuring that essential services remain uninterrupted. Interested parties can reach out to Matthew Ashurst at matthew.ashurst@tsa.dhs.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

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    Matthew Ashurst
    matthew.ashurst@tsa.dhs.gov
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