Evidence Bags
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source Order to ProAmpac for custom self-sealing evidence bags. This acquisition is deemed mission-critical for securing evidence and maintaining chain of custody. The DEA's decision is based on extensive market research indicating ProAmpac's product is the only one that meets the agency's stringent requirements for material quality, rigidity, durability, and complete sealing capabilities.
Opportunity Details
- Purpose: Acquire specialized evidence bags essential for DEA operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and evidence integrity.
- Intended Awardee: ProAmpac, 12025 Tricon Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246.
- Justification: Sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(l)(i) ("Only One Source Reasonably Available") and FAR 13.501. Market research over a full fiscal year evaluated three sources, finding ProAmpac's bags uniquely superior in rigidity, durability, and sealing, with other vendors failing to meet DEA's standards due to issues like seal gaps. ProAmpac is the manufacturer and does not provide quotes to other entities for these specific bags.
- Product/Service Codes: NAICS 326111 (Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (except Unlaminated) Manufacturing), PSC 8105 (Bags And Sacks).
- Place of Performance: Springfield, VA.
- Anticipated Delivery: August 1, 2026.
Key Dates & Contact
- Capability Statements Due: May 21, 2026, 2 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 18, 2026.
- Contact: Ms. Angel Barkley (angel.d.barkley@dea.gov).
Important Note
This notice is NOT a request for proposal. The Government will consider all capability statements received solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to open the requirement to competition is at the Government's discretion.