D -- Modification to Extend HITS Contract

The contract involves a six-month bridge extension to the Hawaii Information Transfer System (HITS) agreement, effective from August 21, 2007, through February 20, 2008. This extension ensures uninterrupted telecommunication services for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) customers within Hawaii, serving Military Departments and other federal agencies. The continued operation of these services is deemed mission essential until the transition to the subsequent Joint Hawaii Information Transfer System (JHITS) contract is finalized. The contract modification is identified under solicitation number DCA300-97-D-0002 and falls under NAICS code 517110, relating to telecommunications. It is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the office located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The designated point of contact is Contract Specialist Angela M Margin, who can be reached via email or phone for any inquiries regarding the contract. This extension emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining robust telecommunication infrastructure to support military and federal operations in the state.