Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to continue an existing project focused on enhancing Vendor-Neutral Automated Threat Recognition (ATR) software by awarding a sole-source contract to Stratovan Corporation, located in Davis, California. This contract aims to update the existing software development kit (SDK) to comply with the new DICOS 2.0A standard, enabling improved third-party development tools and expanding the algorithm's threat detection capabilities. The procurement will be conducted without full and open competition, utilizing the authority under FAR 6.302, and the TSA is prepared to negotiate exclusively with Stratovan Corporation for the supplies and services required. While this notice indicates the government's intent to proceed without a competitive bidding process, interested parties may express their interest and capability; however, submission of proposals is not solicited, and any decision to open competition remains at the government's discretion. The contract falls under NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the TSA's Contracting and Procurement office in Springfield, Virginia, with performance taking place in Arlington, Virginia. Potential subcontractors interested in supporting this effort are encouraged to engage directly with Stratovan Corporation. The designated contracting officers for this action are Jennifer Springer and Debra Munson, who can be contacted for further information.