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ACQ-26-1358Federal

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The Department of Commerce PTO is seeking a justification for exception to fair opportunity regarding the extended management of its Security Intelligence and Automation SIEM tool. This requirement, identified under solicitation number ACQ-26-1358, falls under NAICS code 541519 and is managed by the office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The contract is associated with performance activities based in Ventura, California. Primary coordination for this action is handled by Gina Blum, with Stephan Batt serving as the secondary point of contact.

General Info

PTO seeks exception to fair opportunity for SIEM tool management under ACQ-26-1358.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Pto

NAICS

541519 - Other Computer Related Services

Place of Performance

Ventura, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

USPTO JEFO for NextGen SIEM Task Order Modification NNG15SD08B/1333BJ26F00280012

justification-and-authorization

High

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 14

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 7

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Contacts2 people available

OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Pto

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

Contacts

Gina Blum

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Stephan Batt

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Full Description

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Extended Security Intelligence and Automation management SIEM tool

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