Notice of Intent to Sole Source TSA Uniforms

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to contract using other than full and open competition for the acquisition of TSA uniform items, inclusive of an online ordering system, for a period of one year with a one year optional transition period pending award of the mandatory DHS-wide uniform contract, which is currently being competed by the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Accordingly, the TSA intends to award a contract to VF Imagewear Inc., 545 Marriott Drive, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37214-5077. This contract will address the requirements of the TSA, Office of Security Operations, TSA Uniform Program. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The Government will notify parties of the outcome of any proposal submitted in response. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested vendors who may wish to seek subcontracting opportunities should contact the above named company directly.