Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Smith's Detection

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Smiths Detection, Inc. for the procurement of BioDisc-E General Format Discs used exclusively with the FBI-owned Smiths Detection Mail Guard Pathogen Detection System. The system is currently deployed at the Cheverly Warehouse facility, and the discs are consumable components required for operation of the system. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract, and the estimated dollar value is $81,900.00. • The BioDisc-E consumables are proprietary components engineered specifically for use with the Smiths Detection Mail Guard Pathogen Detection System. • The system hardware, software, calibration methodology, and detection algorithms are designed to operate only with Smiths Detection manufactured discs. • No third-party consumables are authorized, validated, or certified for compatibility with the system. • The contract is for a one-time purchase, and the FBI intends to post a Notice of Intent on SAM.gov to provide interested vendors with an opportunity to submit capability statements for consideration.