N -- Weapons Accountability and Armory Inventory Management System

The U.S. Department of State's Office of Acquisition Management plans to award a sole source contract to National Office Systems, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, MD, for the procurement of a Weapons Accountability and Armory Inventory Management System (WAAIMS). This contract will encompass the purchase of the unique WAAIMS software package, installation, and training services necessary for its effective use. National Office Systems, Inc. is identified as the sole provider of this specific software and associated licensing, which is critical for enhancing security in the movement and tracking of weapons within the Bureau of Diplomatic Security’s Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles Division. The acquisition will be executed through a Purchase Order covering all related costs, and the sole source justification is grounded in federal regulation 10 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which authorizes non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can meet the agency’s requirements. Although the contract has not yet been awarded, interested parties are invited to contact Contract Specialist Vincent J. Sanchez for further information. The procurement relates to NAICS code 541511, indicating it involves custom software development services. This acquisition aims to improve operational security and accountability through specialized technology tailored exclusively by National Office Systems, Inc.