Detection Unit

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Research Electronics International located at 455 Security Drive, Cookesville, TN 38506, for the acquisition of ORION trackers. RIO is the only manufacture that can provide this type of device that is guaranteed to integrate with the already existing REI equipment currently in place. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with the FAR, the Justification for Sole Source will be posted 14 days after the award. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334511. The business size standard is 1250 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is July 12, 2018 at 10 AM Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov.