This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for access to the annual National Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems cloud database subscription.

The Social Security Administration's Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for access to the annual National Law Enforcement Telecommunication Systems (NLETS) cloud database subscription. This special notice, posted on June 10, 2025, with a response deadline of June 16, 2025, indicates SSA's intention to award a contract without competition under the NAICS code 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services. The procurement falls under the PSC category 7H20 for IT and Telecom Platform Products including database and middleware solutions. OSEP serves as the agency's physical and protective security authority responsible for implementing security protocols and issuing credentials to employees and contractors. The notice specifically addresses the agency's need to maintain membership with NLETS, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation owned and operated by the fifty states, districts, and territories.

The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to support SSA's implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which mandates quality and security standards for identification credentials used to access agency facilities and information systems. The NLETS database subscription is essential for OSEP to conduct identity proofing, verify approved identity documents, and query national and international law enforcement sources during the credentialing process. This capability ensures that credentials are only issued to individuals deemed trustworthy for access to critical agency resources, particularly in areas where potential threats to critical infrastructure exist. The procurement supports automated background investigations on potential employees and contractors as required by HSPD-12. Given the six-day response window and the sole source nature of this notice, contractors must act quickly if they wish to submit any relevant information or objections to the intended procurement approach.