Notice of Intent to Sole Source - South Texas Transportation
ID: 192126FAO0000001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTDETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALSWASHINGTON, DC, 20024, USA

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD (S206)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/efec5fa7fdbe43768c570f23947141a0/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), intends to award a sole source modification to G4S Secure Solutions, Inc. for the operation and management of transportation and protection of detainees primarily in southern Texas. This modification will be made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only G4S Secure Solutions can fulfill the agency's requirements within the necessary timeframe. The services provided are critical for the enforcement and removal operations of ICE, ensuring the safe and secure transport of detainees. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by emailing Brittany Tobias at brittany.tobias@ice.dhs.gov by 9:00 AM EST on December 22, 2025, with the subject line “Response to Notice of Intent 70CDCR20D00000017– South Texas Transportation Sole Source.”

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    Brittany Tobias
    brittany.tobias@ice.dhs.gov
    Shereen Demarais
    shereen.demarais@ice.dhs.gov
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