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63 -- Security Smart Cards

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The Bureau of the Census plans to award a sole source contract to Gradkell Computers, Inc. for the purchase of 50 Argus 300 PCI Version devices and 250 smartcards compatible with the Argus 300 system. Gradkell Computers currently holds a contract to maintain the Bureau’s Electronic Signature system and provide necessary smartcards as needed. This procurement notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or invitation for bids. The government reserves the right to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement in the future based on responses to this notice. This contract relates to the procurement of security smart cards and associated hardware, aimed at supporting the Bureau’s electronic signature capabilities. The contracting office is located within the Department of Commerce Census office in Suitland, Maryland. No solicitation documents exist for this requirement, and any requests for such documents will not be considered. The government's decision on whether to compete the contract further lies solely within its discretion.

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Sole source contract to Gradkell Computers for Argus 300 devices and smartcards, no bids.

NAICS

334418 - Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census
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OfficeSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Census
Office AddressSUITLAND, MD, 20746, USA
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The Bureau of the Census (BOC) intends to issue a sole source procurement with Gradkell Computers, Inc., 4910 University Square, Suite 2, Huntsville, AL 35816 for the following: 50 ea. Argus 300 PCI Version (050-0300); 250 ea. Smartcard for Argus 300 (ME2000). The BOC currently has a contract with Gradkell System to maintain the Electronic Signature system and supply the Bureau on an as needed basis all necessary cards. This procurement is for information purposes only. This is not a solicitation for bids. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretaion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct future competitive procurements. No soliciation document exists and requests for such document will be considered nonresponsive.

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