FBI intent to sole source to DHL express

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a direct shipping contract to DHL Express for logistics services between Hawaii and Guam. The contracting officer, Hong Nguyen, published this notice on February 12, 2026, on behalf of the FBI's Honolulu Division. The sole source justification is based on the determination that DHL is the only responsible source capable of providing direct mail delivery between these locations without detour. The FBI conducted market research and determined that no other carriers can meet this requirement, thereby limiting competition under FAR Part 6.103-1. The contract is categorized under couriers and express delivery services (NAICS 492110) and involves transportation logistics for the federal agency.

Despite the stated intent to award solely to DHL Express, the notice invites all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations for consideration in accordance with FAR 5.207(16)(ii). All submissions must be sent via email to the contracting officer at HNGUYEN2@FBI.GOV and received by the closing deadline of February 19, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a Time and Materials/Labor Hour basis with a base period running from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and a contract value of $10,000 for shipping services. The FBI justified the restriction on public competition under a national security exemption, citing that syndication of the requirement could compromise classified information. Interested contractors should note that no future competitive procurements are planned for similar requirements under this acquisition.