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Kronos Time and Attendance Products

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HSTS03-14-Q-CIO230Federal

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The contract pertains to the justification and approval for procuring Kronos time-and-attendance and advanced scheduling products under the Federal Acquisition Regulation's brand name exception, FAR 6.302. It involves the Department of Homeland Security's Contracting and Procurement office, located in Springfield, Virginia, with solicitation number HSTS03-14-Q-CIO230. The purpose is to acquire specific Kronos solutions for managing employee time tracking and scheduling, which are critical for operational efficiency and workforce management. This contract is aligned with NAICS code 511210, indicating it relates to software publishers or similar technology services. The point of contact for this procurement is Michael Moran, who can provide further information. The justification under FAR 6.302 allows for selecting the Kronos brand by name due to its unique capabilities or compatibility, ensuring the agency obtains the necessary technical solutions without competition typically required for other procurements.

General Info

Procurement of Kronos time-tracking and scheduling software under FAR 6.302 brand exception.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

NAICS

511210 - Software Publishers

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment_2_JandA.docx

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 10

Justification (J&A)

AwardedOct 21

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Contracting And Procurement

Office AddressSpringfield, VA, 20598, USA

Contacts

Michael Moran

contact@example.gov

Full Description

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Justification and approval for Brand Name under FAR 6.302 for Kronos time-and-attendance and advanced scheduling products.

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