# Intent to Sole Source to Cherry Engineering

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/shop000945

- Solicitation number: SHOP000945
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Justice
- Agency: Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Contracting office: FBI-JEH (15F067)
- NAICS: 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1385 Surface Use Explosive Ordnance Disposal Tools and Equipment
- Place of performance: Quantico, Virginia
- County: Prince William County (FIPS 51153). https://abierto.us/counties/prince-william-county-va-51153
- City: Quantico. https://abierto.us/cities/quantico-va-5165120
- First posted: August 20, 2026
- Last posted: August 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8994b9639c44cfc970a387383f1bdc3/view

## Description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc.,8805 Scarlet Knight Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc., 8805 Scarlet Knight St NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87122 for the purpose of procuring a Disruptors for EOD training.

The FBI has prepared a Sole Source justification on a basis of other than full and open competition for this acquisition. Cherry Engineering provides disrupters that are developed, manufactured, and distributed solely by that company. The disrupters use proprietary technology and the same devices are used by other agencies as well as the FBI. Maintaining continuity of training with devices used in the field is critical.

The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 6.103-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

## Publications

- August 20, 2026: Special notice, due August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice c8994b9639c44cfc970a387383f1bdc3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c8994b9639c44cfc970a387383f1bdc3/view

## Points of contact

- Holly Cloud, hcloud@fbi.gov

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