67--SOLE SOURCE NOTICE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), specifically the US Park Police (USPP), has issued a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of a Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS) and Body Worn Camera (BWC) solution. This procurement aims to establish a secure, integrated hardware-to-software ecosystem for federal law enforcement operations, ensuring the integrity and admissibility of digital evidence. Axon Enterprise has been identified as the only vendor capable of providing the required fully integrated system.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a comprehensive, scalable, and integrated ecosystem that supports the capture, management, and security of digital evidence. Key components include:
- A FedRAMP High authorized, cloud-native Software as a Service (SaaS) platform.
- Support for multiple ingestion methods, including BWCs and TASER devices.
- Features such as evidence management, redaction, auto-transcription, search, evidence sharing, audit trails, and robust data security controls.
- Ruggedized Body Worn Cameras with integrated LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS connectivity.
- Seamless integration between hardware (BWCs, TASERs) and the software ecosystem.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Justification (not a solicitation).
- References: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and GSAR 538.71.
- Market Research: Conducted IAW RFO FAR 10, identifying Axon Enterprise as the sole capable vendor.
- Availability: The solution is available on GSA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) 334310, 518210C, and 332999.
- Product Service Code: 6710 (Cameras, Motion Picture).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source justification, indicating that no set-aside or open competition is planned at this stage. It is not a solicitation for proposals.
Additional Notes
- Axon Enterprise is deemed the only vendor capable of providing a fully integrated system that meets the USPP's requirements for a unified body-worn camera system.
- A multi-vendor approach was considered but rejected due to unacceptable risks related to system integration, data security, and operational reliability.
- The purchase aligns with Executive Orders on public safety and crime prevention in the District of Columbia.
- The USPP Chief of Police mandates the use of BWCs for officers on patrol.
- Published Date: May 21, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Michelle Shoshone, michelle_shoshone@nps.gov, 202-578-9322.