Notice of intent to sole source

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management in Dallas, Texas, intends to award a sole source contract for proprietary polygraph spare parts. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1) and the test program for commercial items as outlined in section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The notice is issued solely for informational purposes and does not represent a solicitation or an invitation to submit quotations. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice, and requests for solicitation documents via phone, fax, or email will not be accommodated. The contract relates specifically to the acquisition of specialized polygraph spare parts, which are necessary to support ICE's operations. The contracting office is located in Dallas, Texas, with Douglas W. Gerard serving as the point of contact. The notice emphasizes that the government maintains discretion to decide against competitive bidding for this procurement. The official office address and contact details have been provided for reference, underscoring that this notice is informational rather than a competitive request.