Notice of Intent to Sole Source - National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, Inc.

The Department of State’s Office of Global Acquisitions intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems, Inc. (NLETS) for annual connectivity to the International Justice and Public Safety Information Sharing Network, formerly known as NLETS. This system enables secure, real-time access to critical data including state-level driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations, criminal history records, and international databases such as the Canadian Police Information Centre and INTERPOL. The contract will support the Department’s diplomatic mission security operations by ensuring seamless, reliable communication and information exchange capabilities essential for law enforcement and public safety coordination. The period of performance is set from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, and the award is justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to NLETS being the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s unique requirements. Although the acquisition is designated as sole source, the notice invites all responsible sources to submit proposals with detailed technical capabilities demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement, with responses due by June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The solicitation number is 106926B1680, and the NAICS code is 519290, reflecting the nature of the telecommunications and information services involved. The point of contact for submissions is Martin Fuller at FullerM@state.gov, and the performance location is Phoenix, Arizona, where NLETS is headquartered. The notice was posted on June 29, 2026, and indicates no set-aside provisions, reflecting a full and open competition despite the intent to award solely to NLETS based on sole-source justification.