Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 70US0925Q70092204Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICE

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Other Computer Related Services (541519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3be784a95f7142db91a479b9a2d3e288/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), intends to award a sole-source contract for the Questionmark On-Demand assessment and evaluation software platform to support the JJ Rowley Training Center (RTC). This platform is crucial for providing an automated assessment and evaluation system for Special Agent and Uniform Division students undergoing basic training programs. The contract, valued at $26,835, will cover one base year and is necessary due to Questionmark being the exclusive manufacturer of this software, which is already compatible with the USSS network. Interested parties may contact Crystal Pressley at crystal.pressley@usss.dhs.gov or Shauntynee Penix at Shauntynee.penix@usss.dhs.gov for further information, although this notice does not constitute a request for proposals as no other sources are deemed capable of fulfilling the requirement.

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    The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) intends to award a sole-source purchase order for the Questionmark On-Demand assessment platform to support the JJ Rowley Training Center (RTC). This platform is essential for providing automated assessment and evaluation systems for Special Agent and Uniform Division students in basic training programs. The contract, valued at $26,835, will cover one base year. Questionmark is recognized as the exclusive manufacturer of this software, which has proven compatibility with the USSS network. Alternatives would lead to excessive costs and complexities, including extensive data transfer and security checks. Market research indicates that while other companies provide similar services, they lack the extensive capabilities and security features required by USSS, making them inadequate for large-scale compliance-driven assessments. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541519, reflecting services related to computer support. The notice serves to inform any interested parties of the requirement and invites responses from those who believe they can fulfill it by a specified deadline. However, this is not a request for proposals, as the USSS identifies no other potential sources capable of meeting its needs.
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