Cellular-based Concealments
ID: D-25-ST-0074Type: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

VIDEO RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5836)
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    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate a sole source procurement for cellular-based concealments with Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. (SCCI). This procurement aims to fulfill specific requirements for specialized concealment solutions that are critical for the DEA's operational effectiveness. The acquisition will be conducted under the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a closing date for capability statement submissions set for January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Interested vendors should direct their submissions electronically to Robert A. Jones at robert.a.jonesjr@dea.gov.

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    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plans to negotiate a sole source procurement with Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. (SCCI) for cellular-based concealments. Vendors who can fulfill the Government's requirements are invited to submit capability statements by January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, which will be considered by the DEA. This procurement will follow the FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334310. Notably, this notice is not a request for competitive quotations, and no RFQ is available. The DEA retains discretion on whether to open the requirement to competition based on submitted statements. Interested vendors should direct submissions to the provided DEA email address. This announcement reflects the DEA's intent to streamline acquisition processes while ensuring that specialized service providers are adequately considered.
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