Notice of Intent to Sole Source for NTT Data Federal Services INC.

The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration intends to award a sole source bridge contract to NTT Data Federal Services INC for Data Center Transformation Initiative (DCTI) Project Management services in support of DEA’s Enterprise IT systems. These services are vital to DEA’s operational mission and cannot be transitioned to another vendor in the abbreviated timeframe. All communication regarding this posting shall be in writing and be received by the archive date of this notice. Point of contact is Laura Over at laura.e.over@dea.gov. The proposed contract is for Project Management support services to assist with the migration of DOJ and DEA customers into the SPTC data center which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with NTT Data Federal Services INC. Inc. In accordance with Competition in Contracting Act 41 USC 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, other than full and open competition is authorized when there is only one responsible source, and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. Justification for the determination is attached. The Government anticipates the award of a labor hour bridge contract. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Request for Proposal (RFP) is not available. Any source capable of providing the supplies and is interested in submitting a capabilities statement may do so electronically to laura.e.over@dea.gov.