Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award for PenLink licenses and software
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70B03C22Q00000284
- Agency
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 511210 Software Publishers
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20229, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award was published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to award a sole source contract to Pen-Link LTD. The notice provides details on a planned one-year firm fixed price contract to acquire PenLink PLX software licenses, maintenance, and support services.
The objective is to ensure continued access to the PenLink PLX analytical tool for collecting and cataloging large amounts of communications data to support ongoing law enforcement investigations. The deadline to submit any statements of capability is September 8, 2022, and these must be sent by email to the address provided. Only Pen-Link LTD is eligible as the sole source provider of the proprietary PenLink software. An undisclosed sole source award is justified as PenLink PLX is the only solution able to meet all capabilities after prior market research evaluated thirteen alternatives.
Notice text
Description
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Law Enforcement Operations Division (LEOD), Intelligence Division intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base year contract (period of performance 09/15/2022 through 09/14/2023) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source to:
Pen-Link, LTD.
5936 Vandervoort DR
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 511210, Software Publishers. The object of this sole source award is to have continued access to the PenLink PLX system analytical tool to collect and catalogue massive amounts of communication data. PenLink PLX, Ltd. is the sole source provider of all PenLink software products in the United States. They do not use agents, dealers, or distributors. PenLink PLX software can only be purchased directly from PenLink, Ltd. The LEOD has used licenses from PenLink PLX for over a year and has designated a separate computer only for PenLink PLX purposes. Analysis of communications data in support of multiple law enforcement investigations is ongoing and would be irreparably interrupted by a switch to a new product/platform.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: vivienne.c.herdman@cbp.dhs.gov .
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PR20132901 - FY22 SSJ FINAL_Redacted.pdf |
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