NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration intends to award a sole source contract to D-Fend Solutions for the EnforceAir 2 Anti-Drone system in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The equipment is vital to DEA’s operational mission and requirements cannot be met by another vendor. in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All communication regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice.  Point of contact is Laura Over at laura.e.over@dea.gov. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c), the limited Source Documentation is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through FAR 13. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act, 41 USC 253(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. The following FAR Part 12.3 provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4 (Nov 2023) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5 (May 2024) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at this internet address - www.acquisition.gov/far and are attached.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334511. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price contract. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A Request of Quotation (RFQ) is not available. 

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.