TSA Desktop Procurement

SCOPE: The TSA seeks to acquire and replace approximately 76,000 computers over a 5 year ordering period with Energy Star and EPEAT compliant desktop and laptop units. SET ASIDE STATUS: As stated in the Request for Information (RFI) HSTS03-10-R-CIO253 of 10/22/2010, TSA reserved the right to use all information from responses to the RFI to determine if any small business set-asides might be applicable to any resulting solicitation. Based on the Small Business Administration's regulations regarding the non-manufacturing rule, TSA is hereby cancelling the SDVOSB set-aside that was announced on December 9, 2010. This special notice seeks only to communicate TSA's intent to conduct its Desktop Procurement now as a full and open competition. Notice of this requirement shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The TSA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. TSA anticipates issuing an RFP on or around December 23, 2010. Note: The Solicitation Number for this procurement has changed to HSTS03-11-R-CIO314.