Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Added: Aug 02, 2017 11:00 am The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Continuity Program (NCP) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with IdenTrust, Inc., 6623 Dumbarton Cir., Fremont, CA 94555, to support issuance of External Certification Authority (ECA) certificates. The certificates will be cross certified with the Federal Bridge Certificate Authority (FBCA). This action is being taken pursuant to Subpart 13.5. IdenTrust is the only company that can provide the required support under the current configuration without a major disruption to the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 3304 (a)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), soliciting from a single source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541519, with a business size standard of $27.5 million.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which, if received within five (5) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Point of contact for this requirement is Andrea Greene at andrea.greene@fema.dhs.gov.