Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition

SOL #: TSA25-04-0584Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components (5999)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 27, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH for Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units. This action is being pursued using other than full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The purpose is to procure BPS units capable of validating passenger boarding passes by reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys.

Scope of Requirement

The contract will fulfill the Security Capabilities (SC) office's need for specialized Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units. These units must be able to validate passenger boarding passes by accurately reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys, ensuring secure and efficient passenger processing.

Contract Details

  • Type: Sole-Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
  • Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Other than Full and Open Competition)
  • Intended Awardee: Desko GmbH, Gottlieb-Keim-Str. 56, Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany, 95448
  • Product Service Code: 5999 - Miscellaneous Electrical And Electronic Components
  • Set-Aside: None specified

Response Information

Interested persons who believe they can meet this requirement or wish to submit proposals may identify their interest and capability.

  • Response Due: June 12, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
  • Published: May 27, 2026
  • Note: This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's decision not to compete is at its sole discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
  • Subcontracting: Vendors interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Desko GmbH directly.

Agency Contact

People

Points of Contact

Claudia MejiaPRIMARY
claudia.mejia@tsa.dhs.gov
Shannon WelchSECONDARY
shannon.welch@tsa.dhs.gov

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