Clear Correction Investigation Services

This is a notice of intent to sole source a procurement under FAR Subpart 8.4 Federal Supply Schedules, and FAR 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Regional Contracting Office MCB Quantico, VA intends to sole source contract to

West Publishing Corporation (Clear)

610 Opperman Drive

Eagan, MN 55123

The MCI-NCR RCO intends to award this requirement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(iii), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This requirement is a continuation of software already in place in order to be able to access social media venues, correlation with location and personal property (vehicles, homes, and leases), utilities, related family members with their locations to include phone numbers, drivers' license information, employment, and any court appearances. Clear owns the intellectual property for CLEAR (it does not belong to any other entity). CLEAR is only available through West Publishing Corporation (dba West, a Thomson Reuters business). CLEAR is not available through distributors or resellers. CLEAR enables investigators to locate the whereabouts of deserters by providing access to databases which track real time data and activity on individuals to allow the accurate pinpoint location of those in question.

The anticipated contract is for a period of performance from 11 February 2020 through 10 February 2023.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  Capability statements or quotes, if received timely, will be considered; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses shall be emailed to saul.becerra@usmc.mil no later than 17 Febraury 2020, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Late responses will not be considered.