Notice of Proposed Contract Action - Sole Source - NLETS
ID: 52800PR250000017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS COAST GUARDC5I DIVISION 2 KEARNEYSVILLEKEARNEYSVILLE, WV, 25430, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/94191fe38a0d4396b87faf714722d216/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is proposing a sole-source contract action with National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (NLETS) Inc. for monthly user access and line fees associated with the International Justice and Public Safety Network. This procurement is critical as NLETS is the sole provider of these essential services to various law enforcement agencies across federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial levels in the United States, ensuring seamless access to an international network vital for criminal justice operations. The contract is set for a base year from January to December 2025, with an option for an additional year extending into 2026, and the anticipated award date is November 15, 2024, with proposals due by November 13, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Brianna Riffle at Brianna.Riffle@uscg.mil or Mark Rushing at Mark.A.Rushing@uscg.mil for further inquiries.

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    00017- Special Notice of Proposed Sole Source Contract Action.pdf
    The document outlines a proposed sole source contract action for monthly user access and line fees for the International Justice and Public Safety Network (NLETS) by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The intended vendor is NLETS, known for being the only provider of its services to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in the U.S. The procurement includes a base year of performance from January to December 2025, and an option year extending services into 2026. The document specifies the anticipated award date as November 15, 2024, with a closing response date for proposals set for November 13, 2024. The uniqueness of NLETS is emphasized, as it operates an international network accessible to all criminal justice agencies, underscoring the necessity of selecting this sole source vendor. Contact points are provided for further inquiries from potential bidders.
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