Intent to Sole Source for Altana Forced Labor Tool
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an Intent to Sole Source notice for the acquisition of access to the Altana Forced Labor Tool (AFLT). CBP intends to negotiate with Altana Technologies, Inc. for this software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, which is offered exclusively by them. While the intent is sole source, vendors who believe they can meet the Government's requirements are invited to submit capability statements. Responses are due by June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for access to the Altana Forced Labor Tool (AFLT), a proprietary software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. The tool is intended to support CBP's operations, likely related to identifying and addressing forced labor in supply chains.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Intent to Sole Source
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: Despite the set-aside designation, this is an intent to sole source.
- NAICS Code: 511210 (Software Publishers)
- Product Service Code (PSC): DA10 (Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (SaaS or Subscription))
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
- Agency: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and a Request for Proposal (RFP) is not available. The acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 15 "Contracting by Negotiation." Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement for consideration. The Government reserves the discretion to determine whether to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice.
Additional Notes
All capability statements must be submitted electronically to christina.b.jackson@cbp.dhs.gov.