SLA ESChat Annual Fees

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with SLA ESChat located at 3450 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 for the acquisition of annual ESChat services. This purchase order is for a base plus four option years for annual services. SLA ESChat is the only vendor that can supply cellular push to talk licenses for the platform that DEA field operations currently utilizes. The licenses and services are proprietary to the manufacturer vendor.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency.  The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order.  This requirement is set aside for small business’ only. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  In accordance with the FAR, the Justification for Sole Source will be posted 14 days after the award. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures."  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing.  The business size standard is 1250 people.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation.  A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available.  Closing date for submitting a capability statement is April 17th, 2020, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time.  All submissions should be submitted electronically to Kaitlyn.M.Mahafkey@usdoj.gov.