Freezerworks Technical Support

***NOAA'S ACQUISITION & GRANTS OFFICE, WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION-BOULDER, NATIONAL MARINE FISHIERIES SERVICES (NMFS), PIFSC PROTECTED SPECIES DIVISION, INTENDS TO NEGOTIATE, ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS, UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), WITH DATAWORKS DEVELOPMENT INC OUT OF MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA FOR FREEZERWORKS 2020 CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM.

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