Thales Hinge Sole Source

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION: The Government Publishing Office (GPO) intend to issue a Firm Fixed Price Sole Source contract in accordance with MMAR 6.302-1, 41 U.S.C. 5(3) to Thales DIS USA, INC to procure hinge technology for the Next Generation Passport book. The construction and forensic details of the book is sensitive and proprietary. Thales DIS USA, Inc is the only available provider of these services. This procurement will be a follow-on contract. The supplier has been vetted by the GPO and customer agency. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal (RFQ/RFP). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis is solely at the discretion of the government. All inquiries and or concerns must be addressed to Reginald Walker, Contracting Officer at [email protected] or Rosalyn Graham, Contract Specialist at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm eastern time April 30, 2021