Basic Electronics Training Courses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 United States Secret Service (USSS) intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order to Ridgeline International LLC for Basic Electronics Training Courses. This presolicitation notice, published in accordance with FAR 5.101(c), indicates the government's intent to proceed without full competition.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Basic Electronics Training Courses (NAICS: 611710 – Educational Support Services; PSC Code: U008 - Education/Training- Training/Curriculum Development). Ridgeline International LLC previously adapted a standard electronics training curriculum to address the specific operational needs of the USSS Technical Security Division (TSD). This USSS-specific course material, not available from other vendors, includes principles of electronic security systems, identifying and describing components and functions of electronic security equipment commonly deployed by USSS TSD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, intent to award Sole Source FFP Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: May 24, 2026
- Awarding Agency: Department of Homeland Security, US SECRET SERVICE
Rationale & Response
The government has determined that only one source is available, pursuant to FAR 12.102(a) (FAR Class Deviation 25-21), due to the unique, tailored nature of Ridgeline International LLC's curriculum. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement clearly documenting their ability to provide the specified items/services. Submission does not guarantee a competitive procurement. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a future competitive procurement is in the government's best interest. No formal solicitation will be issued, and requests for copies will not be honored.
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to Contracting Officer Crystal Garcia (crystal.garcia@usss.dhs.gov) and Contracting Specialist Shannon Fletcher (shannon.fletcher@associates.usss.dhs.gov). Telephone responses will not be accepted.