Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Contracting and Procurement {C&P), and Acquisition Program Management (APM) intends to modify contract 70T04021C7672N002 using other than full and open competition. Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a sole-source modification to CEIA U.S.A, LTD, 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. This contract will address requirements of the APM office to sustain safety/contingency stock inventory of Enhanced Metal Detectors (EMDs).

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, within 15 days of posting this Notice of Intent. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above-named company directly.