Intent to sole source to D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc

The United States Secret Service has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to D-Fend Solutions AD, Inc. for Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (cUAS) maintenance services. This notice is published by the Department of Homeland Security's US Secret Service and is being issued for informational purposes only, not as a request for competitive offers or quotes. The sole source determination was made in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, and the agency has attached a redacted Justification & Approval document to support this decision. The contract will cover EnforceAir Systems hardware and software maintenance with a firm-fixed price structure valued up to $7.5 million. The procurement includes a base year and one option year, each lasting 12 months.

The sole source justification is based on D-Fend Solutions being the unique developer, manufacturer, and sole provider of maintenance services for EnforceAir Systems in North America, with no other brand capable of providing the required maintenance. Market research conducted by the Secret Service confirmed D-Fend Solutions as the only capable provider for these critical cUAS systems. Questions or comments regarding this notice must be submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than 7:00 AM EST on July 15, 2025, with phone calls or voicemails not being accepted. The agency emphasizes that this procurement is essential to ensure continued maintenance of critical cUAS systems that support the Secret Service's protective mission. The Secret Service has committed to conducting continuous market research to potentially increase competition in future acquisitions of similar services.