70--Brand Name Justification Software Maintenance (Renewal): Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Management Entitlement

This contract pertains to the renewal of software maintenance services specifically for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Management Entitlement. It involves justifying the use of a brand name product, indicating that the software maintenance is tied to a recognized vendor, Red Hat. The contract is identified by the solicitation number VA-798A-09-RQ-0235 and was posted on August 20, 2009. It falls under the NAICS code 541511, which generally relates to Custom Computer Programming Services, suggesting that the contract supports technical software maintenance activities. Details such as the type of contract, set-aside status, agency name, or place of performance are not provided, indicating limited public information about the contract specifics or the contracting office. The absence of organizational and geographic details suggests this is a standard renewal for ongoing software support rather than a new or expanded service agreement. The focus remains on ensuring continued maintenance and management support for Red Hat software used by the contracting entity.