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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/84693d57df0140dab29a52424731247e/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for the upgrade of Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) equipment, specifically the SC-410 UGS sensors. The contractor will be responsible for providing essential software engineering services, including firmware and software updates, cybersecurity enhancements, API documentation, and training courses, to ensure the effective utilization of the sensors currently in inventory. This upgrade is critical for enhancing border security operations, as the SC-410 sensors contain proprietary software available only from the manufacturer, Albers Aerospace Incorporated. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit their capabilities information via email to Frank S. Duarte at frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov by January 27, 2025, as the government will consider this information for future competitive solicitations.

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    Frank S. Duarte
    frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov
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