Operation and Maintenance of Kastle Security System at CFTC's Headquarters Location

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) intends to award a sole source contract to Kastle Systems LLC for renewing operation and maintenance of the Kastle Systems LLC physical security system in CFTC’s Washington, DC office. The anticipated period of performance will be 11 months with two options to extend for an additional 6 months each. The term of the contract will align with that of CFTC’s building lease.

Kastle Systems LLC is the sole proprietor of the system and does not permit any other company to provide maintenance and operations services for the equipment. The Government intends to procure this requirement under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 1901, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 12.102(b) per the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. The services required by CFTC are available from only one responsible source and no other alternative solution will satisfy the needs of the agency.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS nor a solicitation of offers. However, the Government will consider written responses from all responsible sources received by 3:00 p.m. ET on September 11, 2025. Written responses must include sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of market research for future requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates award on or about November 1, 2025. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.