Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Order

The US Customs and Border Protection agency, specifically the Office of Border Patrol Headquarters within the Tucson Sector, intends to award a sole source contract for waste removal services at its facilities located on the Tohono O'Odham Nation Reservation near Tucson, Arizona. The Tohono O'Odham Solid Waste company, operating through the Tribal Employees Rights Office, is uniquely authorized to provide these services as no other vendors have operating rights within the designated reservation areas. This arrangement aligns with Federal Acquisition Regulations governing sole source contracts, ensuring compliance with legal authority for procurement without competitive bidding. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 20077857, falls under NAICS code 562111, which pertains to waste management services. The Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Directorate Contracting Division is managing the contract, with the place of performance confirmed as Tucson, Arizona. The designated contracting officer responsible for this acquisition is Frank S. Duarte, who can be contacted for further information. This sole source award recognizes the necessity of using a vendor authorized by tribal regulations, reflecting the unique jurisdictional considerations integral to the contract execution.