INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE SOURCE - RADIO FREQUENCY ACCESS (OHIO)

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol Contracting Division intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order, under FAR Part 12, to a single source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, on or about March 20, 2012 to Ohio Department of Administrative Service, D/B/A Office of Information Technology [DUNS: 144267320]. The period of performance will be 30 calendar days from time of award. The purchase order shall provide access to the Ohio State Police Law Enforcement Communication System, enabling for multi-agency interoperability in the field. The radio system is controlled by the state of Ohio, and access to their law enforcement radio system can be provided solely by the state of Ohio.