ALPHA TRACKING DATA SERVICES

NOTICE OF INTENT- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to CLS America, 1441 McCormick Drive, Suite 1050, Largo, MD 20774 for Alpha Tracking airtime services for existing stock in tracking and locating devices. This authority is pursuant to FAR 6.302.1, Only one reasonable source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. CLS is devoted to monitoring and protecting the earths environment by locating any platform carrying a suitable transmitter, anywhere in the world, and collect data from sensors connected to that transmitter/platform device. The satellite is owned by a Government consortium and only authorizes CLS America to market the data for the satellites. Thus the requirement is only available for services directly from CLS. The NAICS code for this requirement is 518210. Delivery is 30 days after receipt of order. This Notice of Intent is not a request for proposals, quotations or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for purpose of determining wheter conducting a competitve procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested business concerns may identify their capabilities in writing by responding electornically to this notice NLT 1700 hrs, EST, August 4, 2011. All capability information must be in writing and provide clear, concise documentation indicating bona fide capabilities to provide services required. Capability statements shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Verbal inquires and/or responses will not be considered. All questions concerning this notice shall be submitted to Tyisha Wilmore at [email protected].