Electronic Control Device

The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to contract with Aardvark, Puddingstone Drive, La Verne, CA for a limited number of Electronic Control Device (ECD) Equipments. These include the X2 and X26P devices and cartridges for test and evaluation purposes only. Sole Source Justification: The statutory authority for use of 'other than full and open competition' for this transaction is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. CBP's Use of Force Policy Division (UFPD) seeks to procure a limited number of X2s and X26ps (and required accessories) to conduct testing and field evaluations of Electronic Control Devices to be used in future market research. UFPD is initiating a long-term strategic plan that will allow a seamless transition, that will marry agency needs, current inventory, and emerging technology. The items being acquired as part of this procurement are next-generation Tasers that are similar to those currently fielded by CBP. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no formal solicitation package is available. However prospective contractors who believe they can successfully propose must provide specific detailed technical documentation to support such claims of abilities. No award will be made on the basis of any proposal or other information received in response to this notice, and this is a notification of intent to acquire supplies/services and not a request for proposals. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of responses to this announcement. This is the only notice that will be issued for these goods/services.