Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USBP UGS Camera Sensors SC410 Upgrade
ID: 20149487NOIType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/47b71b5fdd3d45edb865c982f9718d86/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), intends to award a sole source contract to Albers Aerospace for critical software upgrades to the SC-410 unattended ground sensor cameras. The procurement aims to integrate these cameras into the Government's Intelligent Computer Assisted Detection (ICAD) system, addressing software integration requirements that only Albers can fulfill, as they are the original manufacturer and sole provider authorized for these upgrades. The upgrades are essential for enhancing border security operations, ensuring that the UGS SC-410 cameras can be fully operational and effective. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Frank S. Duarte at frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov; specific funding amounts and deadlines have not been disclosed.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frank S. Duarte
    frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov
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    70B03C25Q00000097 - SSJ - SC410 Upgrade - Final_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeks to award a sole source contract to Albers Aerospace for critical software upgrades to the SC-410 unattended ground sensor cameras. This decision is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, which allows for such an approach when only one responsible source can meet the agency's needs. Albers Aerospace is the original manufacturer and sole provider authorized to upgrade the proprietary software necessary for these cameras. The upgrades are crucial for integrating the cameras into the Government's Intelligent Computer Assisted Detection (ICAD) system. Currently, certain camera sensors remain unused due to software integration requirements that only Albers can fulfill. The project encompasses software and firmware upgrades, cybersecurity updates, and user training. The estimated costs were not specified but highlight the exclusivity and urgency of the procurement, ensuring that the UGS SC-410 cameras can be fully operational for border security efforts.
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