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Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH, a company based in Bayreuth, Germany, to supply Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units capable of validating passenger boarding passes by reading airline-specific encryption keys. This procurement is intended to support the Security Capabilities office and will be conducted without full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The TSA will negotiate directly with Desko GmbH but is allowing other interested parties to express their interest and capability within a 10-day window from the notice posting date to determine whether to proceed competitively. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but serves as a formal announcement of the intent to acquire the equipment solely from Desko GmbH. Potential vendors interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact Desko GmbH directly. The contract is associated with NAICS code 334118, and the point of contact for any inquiries related to this procurement includes Claudia Mejia and Shannon Welch of the TSA. The response deadline for indications of interest or capability is June 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Contracting and Procurement (C&P), and Security Capabilities (SC) intends to issue a solicitation using other than full and open competition. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH, Gottlieb-Keim-Str. 56, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany, 95448. This contract will address requirements of the SC office to procure Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units able to validate passenger boarding passes by reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys.
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, within 10 days of posting this Notice of Intent. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contract the above named company directly.
