Notice of Intent to Sole Source to CoverTrack Group
ID: D-24-AT-0054Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

NAICS

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

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6719cf9ffc544e59a026989ae8c4d5b3/view
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    Description

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to award a sole-source contract to CovertTrack Group for a one-year renewal of its tracking service subscription. This notice is not an invitation to compete but an indication of the agency's intent to sole-source the contract.

    The scope of work involves renewing access to a tracking service, described as "Stealth," with a monthly subscription. The key deliverable is the provision of this service for a period of one year.

    The agency will use FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures to conduct the acquisition. The attached Limited Source Documentation justifies the sole-source approach. Potential competitors who believe they can provide the service are invited to submit expressions of interest and capability statements by a strict deadline.

    The evaluation criteria will consider responses based on their technical capability and price. The agency emphasizes that submitting a response does not guarantee any further consideration or feedback. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, and the agency reserves the right to use the information provided for any legal purpose.

    To submit an expression of interest, potential competitors should email Teresa Roshau-Delgado at teresa.a.roshaudelgado@dea.gov by the specified deadline and reference the relevant number, D-24-AT-0054.

    For more details, interested parties can contact the primary point of contact, Teresa Roshau-Delgado, using the email address provided above.

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    Teresa Roshau-Delgado
    teresa.a.roshaudelgado@dea.gov
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