Notice of Intent to Sole Source -USBP Tucson Digital Receiver Repair

This special notice serves as a notice of intent to award a single source requirement for the diagnoses and repair of specialized digital receiver equipment to DIGITAL RECEIVER TECHNOLOGY, INC. (12409 Milestone Center DR Germantown, Maryland 20876-7114).  The U.S. Customs and Border Protection United States Border Patrol requires that repairs be completed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer for this equipment, Digital Receiver Technologies Inc. (DRT), as they possess all necessary equipment and proprietary software - to include exclusive data rights - to ensure the item is returned to its original serviceable condition.

This proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by Monday, August 1, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern time.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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.  Any vendors who believe they can provide the services and can provide proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company’s capabilities information to the attention of Contracting Officer Benjamin Dorgan by the required response date.  Only email submissions sent to the following address will be accepted: benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov.  No phone calls.  Information submitted should fully support the company’s capability to perform the work required.