Access to the Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS)

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Illinois Department of Central Management Services, DBA Dept Central Management Svcs, 120 W. Jefferson St., Fl. 2, Springfield, IL, 62702-5103, to provide access to the Illinois Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) for a base year plus four (4) option year periods. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 - Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition. This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers. The determination of the Government not to open this requirement to full and open competition was made in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 and is solely at the discretion of the Government. Entities may identify their interest and ability to meet this requirement via a written capability statement only. All capability statements must be emailed no later than 7 calendar days after publication of this synopsis - no later than December 13, 2013, 3:00 pm EST. Any information received will be maintained for future Market Research requirements. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government anticipates an award date on or about December 13, 2013. The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.