Purchase Order DOLB059422201

This contract award is an 8(a) sole source purchase order valued at $7,606 awarded to Communications Professionals Inc., a small disadvantaged business and Black American-owned company based in Troy, Michigan. The contract was awarded on September 7, 2005, with an ultimate completion date of October 6, 2005. As an 8(a) sole source set-aside, this procurement reserved the opportunity exclusively for small disadvantaged businesses certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program, reflecting the federal government's commitment to supporting minority-owned enterprises in federal contracting.

Communications Professionals Inc. specializes in providing information technology products, services, and specialized equipment to federal agencies. The company holds multiple business certifications, including Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise status, and maintains registration in SAM.gov. Based on the vendor's extensive track record across multiple federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Agriculture, and Homeland Security, this purchase order likely involved the delivery of commercial off-the-shelf IT hardware, software, or specialized equipment to support federal operations. The short completion timeline of approximately one month reflects the typical expedited nature of purchase orders for readily available supplies and equipment.