A16_JOFOC_Posting_Description_CJIS_1.pdf

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC) on behalf of

National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)

Agency Contact Information:

U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), 381 Elden Street, Suite 4000, Herndon, VA 20170 on behalf of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Contracting Officer: Mark Salyer (mark_salyer@ibc.doi.gov)

Proposed Action:

This non-competitive action is being issued by the DOI/IBC/AQD, on behalf of the NIGC. The Government intends to award a sole source contract with JDI Ventures LLC. (Z7G7JE49KUN3) for CJIS Audit Annual License and Support & CJIS Online Security Training and Testing Service.

Based on market research, the contractor, JDI Ventures, Inc. is the only vendor that is able to provide commercial off the shelf software to meet the CJIS Audit Unit requirements for industry specific, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software needs.

Description of Requirement:

The NIGC needs CJIS training and auditing services to remain in compliance with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division policies at all tribal casinos.

While there are small numbers of other vendors that offer some CJIS services, only the incumbent contractor meets all the compliance standards.

Other sources that provide criminal justice audit services were reviewed and were determined to not meet the audit requirements for COTS software for CJIS compliance. The CJIS Security Policy contains 16 policy areas and hundreds of standards that must be met in order to comply with CJIS Security Policy (CJISSECPOL) Policy Area 11, 5.11.2, 2.

A period of performance of one 12-month base year and four 12-month option years is anticipated for this effort.

NAICS Codes:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services and the business size is $25.0 million.

Response Information:

This action is being processed in accordance with 41U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities regarding this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement by the date specified herein to the following electronic mail address: mark_salyer@ibc.doi.gov.

The Government will review all capabilities statements received by 4:00 P.M. EDT, Monday, August 19, 2024.

Disclaimer:

This notice is not a Request for Proposals or a Solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is not a commitment from the Government. The Government will not reimburse any bid or proposal costs as a result of this notice. No solicitation exists and requests for a copy of the solicitation will be disregarded. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this announcement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received is solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition.

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