Communication Platform
ID: D-25-DA-0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is seeking to procure a Communication Platform through a sole source purchase order with INVISION Communications, Inc. The objective of this procurement is to acquire essential communication platforms that support the DEA's operational needs. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis due to the unique capabilities offered by the selected vendor, and the NAICS code associated with this opportunity is 334290. Interested parties capable of providing the required communication platforms are invited to submit their capability statements electronically to Ms. Angel Barkley at angel.d.barkley@dea.gov by August 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

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    Ms. Angel Barkley
    angel.d.barkley@dea.gov
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