ACRx and cellular-based concealments in support of DEA covert video surveillance.
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source purchase order to Sandoval Custom Creations for ACRx and cellular-based concealments to support DEA covert video surveillance. This is a Special Notice indicating a sole source procurement, but the DEA will consider capability statements from other interested sources.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various covert video surveillance equipment, including:
- Pole and ground-based cellular concealments: 195 units
- Colonial Cam streetlight (2 light options): 10 units
- Colonial Cam AEL version: 10 units
- Under Trans cam: 20 units
- Leotek XL streetlight: 10 units
- Cree SVlXL streetlight for ACRx: 25 units
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Other than full and open competition, only one responsible source).
- NAICS: 334310 (Video Recording And Reproducing Equipment)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Place of Performance: VA (22079)
Key Dates & Submission
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
- Capability Statements Due: May 12, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Electronically to ameka.ali@dea.gov
Additional Information
This is a Notice of Intent and NOT a Request for Proposal. The Government's determination not to open the requirement to competition is at its discretion. Information received from capability statements will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.