Intent to Sole Source to Cherry Engineering

The FBI is issuing a notice of intent to negotiate a one‑time, firm‑fixed‑price sole‑source contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc. for the procurement of specialized “disruptors” used in explosive‑ordnance‑disposal (EOD) training. The agency asserts that Cherry Engineering is the only source of this proprietary technology, which is also used by other federal agencies, and continuity of training equipment is deemed critical. While the notice is not a request for quotations, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by the indicated deadline, after which the FBI may decide whether to pursue a competitive procurement. • Sole‑source acquisition under FAR 6.302‑1 • Product: Disruptors for EOD training (proprietary, manufacturer‑exclusive) • Intended sole‑source vendor: Cherry Engineering, Inc., Albuquerque, NM • Contact for interest/capabilities: Holly Cloud ([email protected]) • Deadline to express interest: August 31, 2026, 9:00 am ET • No public submission deadline or award date disclosed • NAICS code listed: 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing)