RFID Transponders (Tags)

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with TransCore ITS, LLC, 8158 Adams Dr, Hummelstown, PA, 17036-8624, for the purchase of 10,000 specialty RFID Transponders (tags), part # 13-1713-811. The required 915 MHz units must be fully compatible with currently deployed equipment and systems at US Border Stations on the northern and southern borders, and readable/writeable at highway speeds using the deployed equipment/systems despite hostile weather and climate conditions encountered in the US Border areas. Custom programming of the units for CBP is required in addition to incorporation of special security features and a unique serial number. The units must be non-battery operated and suitable for attaching to vehicle windshields (i.e., semi-permanent adhesive-backed). Units must remain attached to the vehicle and operate as required despite hostile weather and climate conditions encountered in the US Border areas and the shock and vibration conditions associated with vehicle operation and use. TransCore is the only known source for 100% compatible and otherwise satisfactory units. A complete justification for the proposed procurement is attached to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334119, and the size standard is 1,000 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available or to be issued. Interested firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing for consider ion to the Contracting Officer within 5 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct an acquisition on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice and other factors, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All inquiries are to be submitted to the Contracting Office for this requirement: US Customs & Border Protection 150 Westpark Way Suite 200 FICD Euless, TX 76040-3721 USA Point of Contact Arthur Cooper III, Contracting Officer, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov