Intent to sole source to D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc
ID: 70US0925Q70092378Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS SECRET SERVICEU S SECRET SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20223, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/749cd35daf5e4e78bd741c2d68b83686/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the United States Secret Service (USSS), intends to award a sole source contract to D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc. for the maintenance of EnforceAir Systems hardware and software. This contract is crucial for ensuring the continued operational support of proprietary counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) technology, which is essential for the USSS's mission. The decision to proceed without competitive bidding is justified under FAR regulations due to the unique qualifications of D-Fend Solutions, which is the only provider capable of meeting the specific maintenance requirements of the existing systems. Interested parties may direct questions to Yu-Jin Kim at yu-jin.kim@usss.dhs.gov or Sarah Diamond at sarah.diamond@usss.dhs.gov by 7:00 AM EST on July 15, 2025.

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    Yu-Jin Kim
    yu-jin.kim@usss.dhs.gov
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    D-FEND Sole Source Justification- REDACTED SAM POSTING 7.10.25.pdf
    The United States Secret Service (USSS) is proposing a sole source contract for EnforceAir Systems hardware and software maintenance to be executed using simplified acquisition procedures. This contract will ensure the continued operational support and maintenance of proprietary cUAS technology. The selected contractor, D-FEND SOLUTIONS AD INC, based in McLean, Virginia, is uniquely qualified to provide these services due to their exclusivity with the existing hardware and software. The contract will be a firm-fixed price agreement with a base year and one option year for continued maintenance. The decision to proceed without competitive bidding is justified under FAR regulations, as no alternative brand can meet the specific maintenance requirements of the USSS's existing systems. Without this maintenance, operational capability could be jeopardized. This contract is indicative of the USSS’s commitment to maintaining essential technological support for its mission.
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