D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO250067Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT SERVICESFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6ff38ca0dd224ef8a93669a18b427574/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 13, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Callyo 2009 Corp for specialized mobile device application software designed for field agent investigations. This software will enable agents to utilize temporary phone numbers and remotely monitor undercover calls, ensuring secure communication during investigations. The procurement is critical for enhancing law enforcement capabilities within the agency, as it provides essential tools for recording and monitoring conversations with cooperating witnesses. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by April 13, 2025, with inquiries directed to Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@fws.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Niemi, Melissa
(612) 713-5216
(612) 713-5290
melissa_niemi@fws.gov
Files
Title
Posted
A16_SSJ_CO_NOI_1.pdf
Apr 3, 2025, 8:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a request for proposal (RFP) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, focusing on a specialized service provided exclusively by Callyo, a vendor that offers a cellular application designed for federal law enforcement. This application enables agents to record and monitor conversations, including those with cooperating witnesses, through a government-issued phone number. The document emphasizes that extensive research was conducted to evaluate various software as a service (SaaS) vendors, with Callyo emerging as the sole provider meeting the specific operational requirements. The pricing for this service is deemed fair based on historical contracts. The RFP reflects the agency's commitment to robust law enforcement capabilities and adherence to operational protocols by ensuring access to essential communication tools for investigations. The document is formally endorsed by signatories from the agency, marking its importance in securing necessary technological support for law enforcement operations.
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