70 -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Homeland Security's Procurement Directorate Contracting Division has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Taske Technology for various Taske Contact products, including turn-key bundles, additional agents, supervisors, and aftercare services. The Government plans to acquire 2 units of the 50 Agent Turn Key Bundle, 90 additional agents, 2 additional supervisors, and 2 units of total care services after 90 days. This sole source award is conducted under FAR 6.302, allowing negotiation without a competitive process due to specific circumstances. Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the Government encourages interested vendors to submit their capabilities for future consideration by contacting the designated contract specialist, Robert Sieferman, by the specified deadline. The solicitation number associated with this procurement is RWS-31182, and it is categorized under NAICS code 443120. Communications and submissions must be sent via email only by 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on August 20, 2007. The notice underscores that the decision not to compete this contract further is at the Government's discretion, with any information provided primarily used to evaluate the necessity of competitive procurement in the future. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, and the primary point of contact for this procurement is Robert W. Sieferman, reachable by phone and email as provided in the notice.