SAM #D-27-CH-0006

Sole Source Procurement for Motorola STARCOM21 Radio Service by DEA

This notice announces the DEA's intent to procure Motorola STARCOM21 Radio service via sole source contract. - Agency: U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase order (not open to competition) - OEM/Vendor: Motorola Solutions, Inc. - Product/Service: STARCOM21 Radio service - Contract Type: Firm-fixed price - NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - Justification: Motorola Solutions is the only responsible source able to meet DEA requirements - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Competition: Requirement will not be opened to competition unless responses indicate otherwise - Unique Requirements: Use of proprietary STARCOM21 Radio service

Business readers should note: - This is a sole source opportunity for Motorola Solutions - STARCOM21 Radio service is proprietary and not available from other vendors - No competitive bids will be accepted unless a valid alternative is demonstrated

Description

The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to issue a sole source award to MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., 2100 Progress Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60196-3781.

All communication regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice effective 09/25/2025 at 1:00 pm EST. Point of contact for this requirement is Donita Hood, at Donita.L.Hood@dea.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(c), the Sole Source Documentation is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through FAR 13.106-3(b) for open market purchase orders.

The proposed purchase order is for STARCOM21 Radio service, which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with Motorola Solutions. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act, 41 USC 253(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. The following FAR Part 12.3 provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4 (Nov 2023) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5 (Jan 2025) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items.

The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at this internet address - Smart Matrix | Acquisition.GOV and are attached.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A Request of Quotation (RFQ) is not available. If proposals are received, the award will be determined by identifying the offeror that provides a technically acceptable quote for the lowest evaluated price.

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.

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