detection hardware and software licenses

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source procurement with Dedrone Defense Inc. for the renewal of detection hardware and software annual licenses and maintenance agreements. The notice was published on April 18, 2025, and is associated with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334511. The procurement will be conducted through FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will result in a firm fixed-price (FFP) purchase order. This notice provides an opportunity for other vendors to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the government's requirements.

Contractors interested in this opportunity have until April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time to submit electronic capability statements to Sonya.L.Maxwell@dea.gov. While the notice indicates a sole source intent with Dedrone Defense Inc., the DEA will consider capability statements from other vendors who can demonstrate their ability to fulfill the contract requirements. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to open the requirement to competition based on the submitted statements. Potential contractors should note that this is not a competitive quotation request, and no Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be made available. The justification for the potential sole source procurement is attached to the notice in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c), and interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed requirements before submitting their capability statements.