SAM #D-26-ST-0104

DEA Sole Source Procurement of D-FEND EnforceAir 2.0 Systems and Covert Kit

This notice announces the DEA's intent to procure D-FEND EnforceAir 2.0 Systems and a Covert kit from D-Fend Solutions on a sole source basis. - Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice - Product: D-FEND EnforceAir 2.0 Systems and Covert kit - Includes proprietary hardware and software - Includes warranty and support services - OEM: D-Fend Solutions (1640 Boro Pl, McLean, VA 22102-3626) - Justification: Only D-Fend Solutions can provide required warranties, support, and compatibility with existing DEA systems - Third-party providers are not authorized by the OEM - Set aside for small businesses, but only D-Fend Solutions is authorized - NAICS code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) - Anticipated contract type: Firm-fixed price under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement, but this is a notice of intent for a sole source procurement - Place of performance: Lorton, Virginia - Contracting office: DEA (federal office) - No specific quantities or part numbers provided in the notice

Description

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with D-Fend Solutions, 1640 Boro Pl McLean, VA 22102-3626 for the acquisition of hardware/software. The D-FEND EnforceAir 2.0 Systems and the Covert kit are proprietary, therefore, the hardware and software warranties can only be provided and the systems supported by D-FEND.   Equipment SW & HW warranties shifts burden/actual expense of system repairs to D-FEND which are included in the original purchase of the equipment. These systems will work with the D-FEND systems DEA already owns.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. This requirement is set aside for Small Business only. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334511. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is May 26,2026 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. D-Fend does not authorize third-party providers. 

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