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CBP Air and Marine Seeks Support for Centers

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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

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Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine Division has issued a pre-solicitation notice notifying potential parties of its intent to solicit services for the Air and Marine Operations Center and the Caribbean Air and Marine Operations Center facilities. The contract will have a base period and four one-year options. The proposed service contract is intended to address five fundamental areas: Project Management; Telecommunications; Daily Operations; Expansion and Reconfiguration; and Engineering and Integration. Sol. No. HSBP1010R2893. Respond by Dec.…

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