Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition

The Transportation Security Administration, under the Department of Homeland Security, intends to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH of Bayreuth, Germany, for the procurement of Boarding Pass Scanner units capable of validating passenger boarding passes by reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys. This action is being taken under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for other than full and open competition due to the specialized nature of the technology required and the absence of viable alternative sources. The contract is intended to meet the specific operational needs of the Security Capabilities office and will not be subjected to a competitive bidding process unless the government determines otherwise based on responses to this notice. Interested parties have until June 12, 2026, to express interest or submit capabilities information in response to this Notice of Intent, which is not a request for proposals but a means to assess whether competition is feasible. The government retains full discretion to proceed without competition regardless of submissions received. The solicitation number is TSA25-04-0584, and the NAICS code 334118 identifies the industrial classification for manufacturing security and safety equipment. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Claudia Mejia, with Shannon Welch as secondary contact, both reachable via email through the TSA. Vendors seeking subcontracting opportunities are directed to engage directly with Desko GmbH, as no federal set-aside or subcontracting plan is specified.