Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) contract to provide access to international criminal, law enforcement, and public safety records through the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (Nlets). The contract requirement HS002126QE030 will deliver services to multiple government offices across the U.S., with the secure network providing access to Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) repositories for law enforcement agencies in United States local areas, regional areas, States and Territories, Washington D.C., Canada, and other relevant jurisdictions as needed. Records must comply with Federal Investigative Standards (FIS) and 5 U.S. Code § 9101 pertaining to criminal history record access for national security and other purposes.

DCSA intends to sole-source this contract to Nlets under the authority of 41 U.S.C § 3304 using noncompetitive procedures. The solicitation will be released in August 2026, with award anticipated in October 2026. The resulting contract will include a 3-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other) with a business size standard of 1,000 employees, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is R612 (Support – Administrative Information Retrieval). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations if received by the closing date of 26 August 2026 at 1500 EST. Questions or responses must be submitted in writing to sarah.s.croyle.civ@mail.mil and heather.r.grod.civ@mail.mil.