Specialized Radio Equipment

Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement to R D F PRODUCTS. (17706 NE 72nd St., Vancouver, WA, 98682-9122) for radio direction finding (RDF) equipment that is compatible with the current IT infrastructure.

R D F PRODUCTS is the only vendor able to meet the specialized radio communications requirements of the US Customs and Border Protection, US Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, as outlined in the attached justification for exception to fair opportunity (JEFO). This proposed contract action is for a one time procurement of specific radio communication equipment 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 proposals; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, including the ability to provide the Brand Name Only equipment, by Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5:00pm Eastern Daylight 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 proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company's capabilities information to the attention of Contract Specialist Matthew Redman by Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Email submissions only, to be sent to the following address: Matthew.P.Redman@CBP.DHS.Gov. No phone calls please.Information submitted should fully support the company's capability to meet the requirements of the USBP Tucson Sector.

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Notice of Intent to award a sole source requirement to R D F PRODUCTS. (17706 NE 72nd St., Vancouver, WA, 98682-9122) for radio direction finding (RDF) equipment that is compatible with the current IT infrastructure.

R D F PRODUCTS is the only vendor able to meet the specialized radio communications requirements of the US Customs and Border Protection, US Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, as outlined in the attached justification for exception to fair opportunity (JEFO). This proposed contract action is for a one time procurement of specific radio communication equipment 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 proposals; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, including the ability to provide the Brand Name Only equipment, by Thursday, August 13, 2018 at 5:00pm Eastern Daylight 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 proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company's capabilities information to the attention of Contract Specialist Matthew Redman by Thursday, August 13, 2018 at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time. Email submissions only, to be sent to the following address: Matthew.P.Redman@CBP.DHS.Gov. No phone calls please.Information submitted should fully support the company's capability to meet the requirements of the USBP Tucson Sector.

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