66 -- Fingerprint machine w/moisture control

This is a notice of intent to award on a sole-source basis for the commercial items in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only notice; a written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citizenship & Immigration Service (CIS) intends to contract with Identix Inc, 1235 South Clark , Arlington, VA 22202, for 5 fingerprint machines with moisture control. Items will be provided to: DHS, 111 Mass Ave NW, Washington, DC 20529. This contract is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with Indentix Inc. under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253 ( c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 unless additional sources are located. This notice is being solicited on a sole-source basis unless alternate sources are located.