Notice of Intent-Facial Recognition

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for the Government to award a Sole Source contract for Facial Recognition software. The U.S. Department of State (DoS or State Department)/ Consular Affairs (CA) is responsible for issuing visas to foreign nationals and passports to U.S. citizens. This contract will be under PSC 7030 and NAICS code 541519 to IDEMIA, 1255 23rd ST.NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20037. The estimated period of performance is one year-base with four (4) options. This notice is not a request for proposals; this will be a noncompetitive acquisition authorized by FAR 6.302-1. Attached is a copy of the justification for using other than full and open competition. Companies may submit a capabilities statement, to be considered solely for the purpose of evaluating the proposed acquisition strategy. Responses, if submitted, must address the contractor's experience in performing the required services, as well as a detailed narrative of how the contractor would be able to successfully provide the services in light of the information provided in the attached justification. A determination by the Government to proceed with a noncompetitive contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be submitted electronically, via email, to dukesgm@state.gov by 9:00 a.m. EST on July 10, 2018. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLY WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE BY E-MAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED.