Cellular-based Concealments

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source procurement with Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. (SCCI) for cellular-based concealments. The notice was posted on January 3, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will result in a firm fixed-price purchase order. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334310, which relates to Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing. While the DEA is initially targeting SCCI as the sole source vendor, the notice allows other vendors to submit capability statements for potential consideration.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency and an opportunity for alternative vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the DEA's requirements for cellular-based concealments. Interested contractors are invited to submit electronic capability statements to Robert.A.JonesJr@dea.gov by the specified deadline. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to open the requirement to competition based on the received submissions. Although this is not a competitive request for quotation (RFQ), vendors can potentially be considered if they can demonstrate they can fulfill the agency's needs. Eligible contractors should carefully review the notice and ensure their capability statements comprehensively address the government's requirements. The notice emphasizes that submission of a capability statement does not guarantee competitive consideration, as the final procurement decision remains solely at the government's discretion. Contractors interested in this opportunity should be prepared to provide detailed information about their technical capabilities and expertise in producing cellular-based concealments.