The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the D-Fend Solutions for the acquisition of a proprietary system that the DEA is utilizing. This system has a proven record that the DEA will need to utilize to meet the immediate needs of the DEA. This is proprietary information that DEA has already invested.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the justification is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 334290. The business size standard is 750 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is August 13, 2021 at 11:00am Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted  electronically to [email protected].

Due to the sensitivity of this requirement, a redacted limited source documentation is included.