Intent to Sole Source Notice
Overview
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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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specifically the FBI-JEH office under the Department of Justice, has issued an Intent to Sole Source Notice. The FBI intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Information Engineering Technology (IET) Limited for software maintenance supporting the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJISD). This is an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) procurement, as IET is identified as the sole source capable of fulfilling these requirements. Responses from responsible sources are due by February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for software maintenance services specifically for the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJISD). IET Limited has been identified as the only vendor capable of providing the required support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC, United States
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement and quotation. This information will be used by the FBI to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Responses must be submitted via email to Dionna Brown (dnbrown@fbi.gov). Telephone requests will not be considered. The government retains discretion regarding whether to compete this contract.