ContractSpecial Notice

Evidence Bags

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE• D-26-FS-0222
Response Deadline
May 21, 2026
1 days left
Days Remaining
1
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Drug Enforcement Administration, through its Office of Acquisition and Relocation Management, is seeking a firm-fixed-price sole-source award for evidence bags. The requirement is for custom self-sealing evidence bags, with ProAmpac identified as the intended sole source for the purchase order. Market research and user feedback indicate the bags need strong rigidity, durability, and sealing performance, and the work is associated with performance in Springfield, Virginia, with the anticipated period extending until August 1, 2026. This is not a request for proposal, but capability statements from interested sources are due by May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and may be submitted electronically to Ms. Angel Barkley at angel.d.barkley@dea.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
326111
Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing
PSC Code
8105
BAGS AND SACKS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
A15 - Sole Source Documentation SSEB_Redacted.pdf
PDF•271 KB•May 18, 2026
AI Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Office of Acquisition and Relocation Management (FA) is seeking a new contract award for custom self-sealing evidence bags through a sole-source acquisition. This action is justified under FAR 13.501(a) for exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and not promoting full and open competition to the maximum extent practicable. Market research conducted over a fiscal year demonstrated that ProAmpac's evidence bags are superior in rigidity, durability, and sealing capabilities compared to other vendors, which had issues with seal gaps and material integrity. The DEA laboratories and field divisions provided feedback supporting ProAmpac's product. The contracting officer determined that ProAmpac is the sole manufacturer of the required bags and does not have authorized GSA contract holders, leading to a recommendation for a sole-source purchase order to ProAmpac. The estimated value of the contract covers a period until August 1, 2026, and the anticipated cost will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness against market prices.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 21, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 5, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Point of Contact

Name
Ms. Angel Barkley

Place of Performance

Springfield, Virginia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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