Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection intends to award a sole source interim contract to PAE Aviation and Technical Services to ensure the continuation of critical aircraft maintenance and logistics support for CBP’s Air and Marine Operations. This action comes in response to a protest filed against the recently awarded National Aviation Maintenance and Logistics Services contract. The interim contract is designed to maintain operational readiness by providing the necessary aircraft types and configurations to support law enforcement and national security missions until the protest is resolved. The contract is anticipated to last up to six months, beginning with a three-month base period from October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021, followed by a three-month option period extending to March 31, 2022. This contract is not a solicitation for proposals or bids. It is issued in accordance with federal acquisition regulations to ensure uninterrupted aircraft maintenance and logistics capabilities critical to CBP’s mission. The contracting authority is the Air and Marine Contracting Division, located in Washington, DC, and points of contact have been provided for further information.