Packet Forensics Sole-Source

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for solicitation HSSS01-14-Q-0221 that will be negotiated on a sole-source basis. The Government intends to negotiate a fixed-price delivery order with Packet Forensics for the acquisition of proprietary firmware and ethernet cards that will update existing, proprietary equipment that is owned and operated by the Secret Service. Sole-source procurement of these items is authorized in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this procurement is 423430. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; however, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a written proposal that details their specific capabilities relative to the items being procured. Written information must be submitted electronically to david.leonard@usss.dhs.gov. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Submission of information does not guarantee that this requirement will become a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition, based on response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must be submitted to the contract specialist identified herein no later than 01 July, 2014 at 12:00pm EDT, after which time, a sole-source purchase order with Packet Forensics shall be issued. Late submissions of interest will not be considered for this procurement, but may be considered for future procurements.