Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH for the procurement of Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units. The BPS units will be used to validate passenger boarding passes by reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The contract will be awarded using other than full and open competition, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. • Interested parties have 10 days to respond to the notice of intent and submit proposals. • The TSA will consider responses to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. • Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact Desko GmbH directly.