59 -- NEXTEL WIRELESS TRACKING SYSTEM

The U.S. Secret Service plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Smith Myers, located in Palm Bay, Florida, for the procurement of three Smith Myers Nextel Wireless Tracking Systems. This action is taken under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows the government to limit competition when only one source is deemed suitable. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for proposals or a solicitation for offers but rather an announcement of intent to negotiate with a single provider. No formal solicitation documents will be issued, and the government will not cover any costs incurred in preparing responses. Interested parties must submit a full capability statement within five days of the notice publication to be considered, noting that the original standard timeframe of 45 days has been shortened to five days for this process. The government retains sole discretion to decide against pursuing full and open competition based on the responses received. The solicitation is referenced under the number 2FCD075, titled "NEXTEL WIRELESS TRACKING SYSTEM," with no specified type of set-aside or NAICS code provided. Further details, including the point of contact and place of performance, are not disclosed in the announcement.