Notice of Intent to Sole Source for access to state DMV license information

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION This is a notice of intent to sole source as required by FAR 5.203(a). U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intends to solicit and negotiate directly with the National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (Nlets), 1918 W. Whispering Wind Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085, for access to the Nlets web-based query service. Nlets is the only vendor who can provide USCIS with electronic access to driver’s license and state identification card information, in real time, for all 50 states. No formal solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, prospective contractors who believe they can successfully quote must provide specific, detailed technical documentation to support such claims of abilities. The Government will review any submittals received in response to this notice prior to 1500 Eastern Time on April 12, 2018. All documentation must be submitted via email. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in the preparation of responses to this announcement. 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.