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United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Evolv Express CWD Security System

Agency Contact Information:

The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate

Contracting Officer: Carlos F. Saldarriaga, carlos_saldarriaga@ibc.doi.gov

Proposed Action:

The Government intends to award a sole source contract to COMM-TRONICS, 120 Roesler Rd Glen Burnie, Maryland, 21060-6583, an authorized partner/reseller of the Evolv Security Screening Systems.

The Evolv Security Screening System is a proprietary technology developed and distributed exclusively through partner/authorized resellers. COMM-TRONICS is the only known authorized reseller capable of providing the required equipment and services in compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications and warranty requirements within the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia (DC). This procurement is necessary to ensure compatibility with existing systems and to maintain continuity of operations.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Government has determined the circumstances of this acquisition deem only one source reasonably available. The award will be made in accordance with procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The NAICS code for this action is 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), and the associated standard size is $25M.

This noncompetitive action is being issued by the Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a principal agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Place of Performance:

Delivery and installation will occur at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Description of Requirement:

NIH has a need for touchless security screening system capable of using multi-sensor fusion (millimeter-wave imaging + AI-driven analytics) that differentiates it from conventional metal detectors or other screening systems. Trusted by 850+ customers, Evolv Express Touchless Security Screening System provides concealed weapons detection that uses advanced sensor technology and artificial intelligence to pinpoint and distinguish a wide variety of potential threats from many common everyday items, such as phones and keys. The system has the capability to screen 3,600+ people per hour, which is significantly faster than traditional security checkpoints. Evolv Express offers live image-aided alerts and integrates with security cameras, allowing security teams to quickly identify threats with visual context. following requirements.

Response Information:

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within four (4) calendar days after the date of the publication of this notice will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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