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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - USBP UGS Camera Sensors SC410 Upgrade

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20149487NOIFederal

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The Department of Homeland Security's Border Enforcement Contracting Division intends to award a sole source contract to Albers Aerospace Incorporated for specialized software engineering services to upgrade the SC-410 Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) equipment used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Border Patrol. The upgrade is critical to enable the existing inventory of SC-410 sensors, which are currently underutilized due to outdated software and firmware. The contractor will deliver firmware and software updates, Android application releases, FirstNet cybersecurity enhancements, API documentation, as well as training sessions and manuals at government-specified locations. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as Albers Aerospace holds proprietary software rights, making it the only responsible source capable of performing the work. While this notice does not request competitive proposals and is focused on sole source negotiation, the agency invites any capable vendors to submit a statement of capability or proposal by January 27, 2025, for consideration in any future competitive solicitations related to these services. Responses should be emailed to the designated contracting officer, Frank S. Duarte, and should clearly demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements, although the government is not responsible for any costs incurred in response preparation. The scope of work will take place primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and aligns with NAICS code 334511 for search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Albers Aerospace for SC-410 sensor software upgrades and cybersecurity.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

J&A for SC-410 Sensor Upgrades (Albers Aerospace)

4 pages · justification-and-authorization

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 18

special-notice

Notice updatedFeb 8

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Notice updatedFeb 8

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AwardedOct 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Contacts

Frank S. Duarte

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Activated for Posting of Justification. ---------------------- Notice of Intent to award as a sole source requirement for the unique and necessary software engineering services to upgrade critical Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) equipment currently held by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). The equipment to be upgraded are the SC-410 UGS sensors held in inventory and unable to be fully utilized until the upgrade is completed. The Contractor shall provide services to include firmware and software updates; firmware releases; Android only application releases; FirstNet cybersecurity updates; API documentation; and training courses with manuals at government-specified sites. This proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source. The SC-410 Integration kits upgrades contain proprietary software only available from the manufacturer, Albers Aerospace Incorporated, 6841 Virginia Pkwy Suite 103 PMB, 325 McKinney, TX 75071. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency for any follow-on long-term competitive solicitation for the same requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining what strategy to utilize to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any vendors who believe they can provide the services and can provide proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company's capabilities information to the attention of CBP Contracting Officer Frank S. Duarte, at frank.s.duarte@cbp.dhs.gov, by January 27, 2025. Information submitted should support the company's capability to perform the work required. The Government shall not be responsible for costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. Only email responses accepted. No phone calls.

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