Notice of Intent to Sole Source IPVM
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 Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), on behalf of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to IPVM (3713 Linden St., Suite B., Bethlehem, PA 18020). This notice is for the acquisition of an IPVM Research subscription to support the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL). Responses from interested parties are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required IPVM Research subscription will provide access to trusted, technically rigorous evaluations and market intelligence. This information is crucial for informing responder-focused assessments and technology guidance. It will directly support NUSTL's role in providing Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial agencies with impartial consumer product information on physical security technologies, video analytics platforms, body-worn cameras, and other mission-critical public safety efforts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Product/Service Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Intended Awardee: IPVM
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base year with three (3) 12-month option years.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20528, United States
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is published for informational purposes only; it is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should identify their interest and capabilities in writing to the Contracting Officer. All questions and comments regarding this notice must be addressed to Danette Williams at Danette.Williams@hq.dhs.gov.