Notice of Intent - Echo54
ID: SHOP-PR-24-003597Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0c02f04f85c4498db93d4dcd55d431ba/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Perimeter AI Inc., doing business as Echo54, for the procurement of Passive Infrared (PIR) Indoor People Sensors. This acquisition is necessary to replace existing sensors that have reached their end-of-life and are incompatible with the current Intrusion Detection System (IDS) at the FBI Redstone Campus, ensuring the continued security of the facility. Echo54 is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing sensors that meet the FBI's stringent security requirements and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure, thereby avoiding potential complications and costs associated with alternative solutions. Interested vendors may express their interest by contacting Christina Wheeless via email by 1:00 PM CST on September 9, 2024, as the anticipated acquisition value remains unspecified.

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    Christina Wheeless
    cmwheeless@fbi.gov
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    NOI0003597 Justification Echo54.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks to procure Passive Infrared (PIR) Indoor People Sensors from Perimeter AI Inc. (Echo54) through a sole-source justification. This decision arises from the need to replace existing sensors that have reached end-of-life, which no longer integrate with the current Intrusion Detection System (IDS) critical for maintaining security at the FBI Redstone Arsenal. The anticipated acquisition value is unspecified. The justification, anchored in 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), highlights Echo54's unique capability to provide sensors that are compliant with FBI's security requirements and compatible with existing infrastructure. Market research indicates that Echo54 is the sole manufacturer of these sensors, ensuring seamless integration and avoiding the added complexity and costs that would arise from using alternate solutions. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be posted to invite other vendors to express interest before the award. The FBI is committed to identifying potential sources for future acquisitions to enhance competition. Overall, the action emphasizes the critical nature of maintaining optimal security infrastructure through targeted procurement.
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