Notice of intent to sole source

The Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to award a sole source contract for proprietary software training under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1) and section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. This contract, intended to support the ICE Office of Acquisition Management in Dallas, Texas, is part of a test program for commercial items. The announcement serves solely as a notice of intent and is not a solicitation or request for quotations; no solicitation documents are available, and inquiries by telephone, fax, or email will not be entertained. Offers submitted in response to this notice will not result in a contract award, and the government retains discretion over whether to compete the contract. The contract references NAICS code 611420, which pertains to professional and management development training services. The contracting office is located at 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 300 in Dallas, TX. Key points of contact include Douglas W. Gerard, the Contracting Officer, and Kenneth W. Morigeau, the Supervisory Contracting Officer, both reachable via email and phone. This sole source approach emphasizes the unique nature of the proprietary software training required by ICE, reflecting a focused procurement strategy without broader competitive bidding.