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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of State was posted on June 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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

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106926B1680Federal

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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 [email hidden], 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.

General Info

Sole-source contract to NLETS for NLETS network access 2026–2028 to support diplomatic security via real-time law enforcement data sharing.

Contract Value

$110,031.42

NAICS

519290 - Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

Place of Performance

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of State → Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Martin Fuller

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The Department of State, Office of Global Acquisitions, Acquisition Management Directorate, Office of Diplomatic
Mission Support, Security Staffing and Countermeasures Division (A/GA/AMD/DMS/SEC/SSC) intends to award a
firm-fixed price contract on a sole source basis to National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (NLETS),
Inc. located at 1918 W Whispering Wind DR, Phoenix, Arizona 85085-1867, United States under the authority of FAR
12.102(a) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.



The requirement is for the annual connectivity access to the International Justice and Public Safety Information
Sharing Network formerly known as the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, Inc. (NLETS) and
currently referred to simply as NLETS. NLETS is a not-for-profit, computer-based message switching system, allowing users to query State owned databases for Drivers License, Vehicle Registration, Criminal History information and to instantly request and exchange critical, sensitive data. It also allows user to query the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) files. The Period of Performance will be 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2028.


All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which may be considered by the agency.
Responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information
demonstrating the company's ability to meet the above requirements. Written responses must be received no later
than June 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET to the person listed as the Government point of contact in this announcement.

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