Purchase Order DOLB099628545

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Job Corps awarded a one-year firm fixed-price purchase order to Copper River Information Technology, LLC, a Tribally Owned and Minority Owned Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. This 8(a) sole source contract, valued at $47,694, was awarded on March 9, 2009, with an ultimate completion date of March 8, 2010, and covers web filtering pilot hardware and software maintenance services for the Job Corps Data Center located in Austin, Texas. The contract type and pricing structure indicate a straightforward procurement for specialized IT infrastructure support to maintain operational continuity of the Job Corps' web filtering systems.

Copper River Information Technology has established itself as a versatile federal IT contractor with extensive experience in networking equipment, cybersecurity solutions, and IT infrastructure support across multiple civilian and defense agencies. The company's track record includes work with agencies such as the Defense Information Systems Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of the Navy, positioning it well to deliver the specialized maintenance services required under this Job Corps engagement. The 8(a) sole source designation reflects the program's intent to direct contracting opportunities to economically disadvantaged small businesses, supporting Copper River IT's continued participation in the federal marketplace while meeting the Job Corps' specific operational requirements.