Professional Services and Software Licenses
ID: D-25-ST-0157Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ab344f9fdb30445695e6c460a05b0ea5/view
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    Description

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with BAE Systems for the acquisition of professional services and software licenses. This procurement aims to fulfill specific operational requirements essential for the DEA's mission, with the selected vendor expected to provide necessary expertise and software solutions. The acquisition will be conducted under the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures," and the NAICS Code applicable to this requirement is 334290. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the DEA's needs are invited to submit capability statements by April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, via email to Robert A. Jones at robert.a.jonesjr@dea.gov. Please note that this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and a Justification for Sole Source will be posted 14 days after the award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert A Jones
    (571) 776-1215
    robert.a.jonesjr@dea.gov
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    A28 - SAM Sole Source Special Notice.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with BAE Systems for professional services and software licenses. According to federal regulations, vendors who believe they can fulfill the DEA's requirements are invited to submit capability statements by April 25, 2025. The DEA intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order and reserves the right to make decisions regarding the competition based solely on vendor responses. The acquisition will follow the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures," and the relevant NAICS Code is 334290. It is emphasized that this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and a Justification for Sole Source will be made public 14 days after the award. Interested vendors should send their submissions via email to the specified DEA contact. This notice underscores the DEA’s focus on obtaining necessary services through a streamlined process while maintaining compliance with federal procurement regulations.
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