CLETS
Overview
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Original Source
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to the County of San Joaquin. This contract is for providing access to the County and State Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) for DLA Distribution San Joaquin (DDJC), located in Tracy, CA. The agency cites unique circumstances, including a long-established direct connection and state regulations, as reasons for the sole source justification. Interested parties must submit qualifications by January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Justification
DLA Distribution requires continued access to the CLETS system for vetting individuals for installation access, a critical mission requirement. The current connection is unique and direct, established years ago through the County of San Joaquin. Furthermore, CLETS regulations are governed by the State of California, mandating engagement with the local county for these services. Failure to maintain this access would result in mission failure.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: County of San Joaquin
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) with a small business size standard of 34.M employees.
- PSC Code: DA01 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
Submission Information
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources capable of meeting this requirement may identify their interest and submit qualifications/capabilities. The Government will use this information to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
- Response Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Email qualifications/capabilities to Deborah Johnson at Deborah.L.Johnson@dla.mil.
- Subject Line: Responses should reference “CLETS” in the subject line.
Outcome
If no affirmative responses are received from other qualified sources, a purchase order will be awarded to the County of San Joaquin. A solicitation will not be issued for this procurement action.