Pen-Link/PLX Software
ID: D-26-ST-0049Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SECURITY AND COMPLIANCE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7J20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0969fe4b865f4f589723643675c42bde/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Pen-Link Limited for licensing and technical support of their Pen-Link/PLX software. This procurement is aimed at fulfilling specific software needs that are critical for the DEA's operations, particularly in the realm of drug enforcement and compliance. The acquisition will be conducted under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order anticipated. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by January 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST to Denise Scott at denise.n.scott@dea.gov, as the government retains discretion over the competitive nature of the procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise Scott
    denise.n.scott@dea.gov
    Files
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    Sole source doc D-26-ST-0049_Redacted.pdf
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