INL/Honduras: Border Security Maintenance

Notice of Sole-Source Award

Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

Contracting Activity: INL/SAO/GAPP on behalf of INL/Honduras

Purpose of the Notice:

This post-award, sole-source commercial item notice is published on SAM.gov under FAR Part 13 to provide transparency and inform the public of the Department of State's decision to award a sole-source contract. The purpose of this notice is to provide a record of the government’s decision to not solicit further competition.

Nature of the Solicitation:

This is a sole-source procurement for a 12-month maintenance service contract for the IP6500 VACIS non-intrusive inspection scanner. The contract covers a one-year period of performance.

Basis for Sole Source:

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S. Code 1901, as implemented by FAR 13.501(a) and FAR 13.106(b). Specifically, this authority permits contracting on a sole-source basis. The attached Single Source Justification provides further details.

The contractor possesses unique qualifications and expertise required to maintain the IP6500 VACIS scanner, which limits the availability of alternative sources.

Award Information:

• Contractor: LEIDOS (UEI: ZL41ERXMPAR3)


• Contract Value: $258,923.00


• Period of Performance: 12 months


• Description of Services: Maintenance services for the IP6500 VACIS non-intrusive inspection scanner.

Market Research & Justification (Summary):

Market research was conducted to confirm that no other vendors could meet the specific requirements for maintaining the IP6500 VACIS scanner. The research demonstrated that the contractor’s pricing is reasonable and consistent with market standards.

For additional details, please refer to the attached Single Source Justification.