Comprehensive Solution to Real-Time Direct Access to Nationwide Secondary Market Data
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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Leadsonline, LLC of Plano, TX, for a Comprehensive Solution to Real-Time Direct Access to Nationwide Secondary Market Data. This is a Special Notice and not a request for proposals. The justification for this sole-source acquisition has been approved.
Scope of Work
The contract will provide ATF users with 24/7 electronic access to a commercial database of reporting records from businesses dealing in the secondary market, including crime guns. Key requirements include:
- A web platform for unlimited ATF users.
- Ability to submit firearm identifiers and perform investigative queries to identify transactions and link sales to merchants/locations.
- Support for both ad hoc and bulk querying.
- Ongoing software support, system updates, secure data hosting, and adherence to federal security and privacy standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-source acquisition (Special Notice)
- Duration: One base year (February 15, 2026 – February 14, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but market research indicates fair and reasonable pricing.
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source justification)
- Response Date: January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM ET (for interested parties to express capability)
- Published: January 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20226, United States
Justification & Eligibility
This acquisition is justified under 41 U.S. Code § 3304 and FAR 6.103-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. LeadsOnline is identified as uniquely qualified due to its comprehensive, nationwide database covering all 50 states and DC, serving over 5,000 law enforcement agencies. Market research found other vendors did not provide direct access to the required secondary market data.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes regarding the ATF's intent to award a sole-source contract. It is not a solicitation for proposals. The agency will continue periodic market research to assess emerging technologies and data sources.