99 -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source-Radiological Backpack Sensors

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency intends to award a sole source contract to Sensor Technology Engineering, Inc. for the procurement of twenty-six backpack radiological sensors. This contract will be firm fixed price and awarded under the procedures outlined in FAR 13.5, which govern test programs for certain commercial items. The agency emphasizes that this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids and responses will only be considered if they provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. In the absence of any such responses, the contract will be awarded without further notice. The solicitation relates to radiological detection equipment classified under NAICS code 334519 and will be managed through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency office located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Key points of contact include Wanda W. Maddox, Contract Specialist, and Daniel K. Vola, Contracting Officer - Team Lead, who can be reached for inquiries. The determination to proceed without competition remains at the government’s sole discretion, ensuring that any decision to competitively procure this requirement will be carefully evaluated based on the information received.