Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - TLETS Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Department of the Air Force, 82 SFS, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for a comprehensive Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (TLETS) Upgrade at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX. This requirement includes all necessary equipment, installation, and removal of existing infrastructure. The Air Force intends to award this contract to TSM Consulting Services, Inc., citing their 20 years of exclusive experience with the system.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the upgrade and maintenance of the TLETS infrastructure, which is critical for daily security operations within the Base Defense Operations Center, Visitor Control Center, and Investigations section. The system is used to conduct instant criminal background checks, verify driver's licenses, and vehicle registrations. The scope includes:
- Comprehensive upgrade of the TLETS infrastructure.
- Provision of all necessary equipment.
- Incidental work for assembly and installation of workstations.
- Removal of existing equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 4, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The decision to pursue a sole-source award to TSM Consulting Services, Inc. is based on their unique qualifications and extensive history with the TLETS system at Sheppard AFB. TSM Consulting has been the sole and primary contractor responsible for servicing, supporting, and maintaining this infrastructure since 2006. The Air Force asserts that procuring this upgrade from any other vendor would introduce potential risks, mission degradation, and costly delays due to the steep learning curve required for a new contractor to gain the necessary expertise. Market research was not conducted for this requirement.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes regarding the intent to award a sole-source contract. Interested parties may contact the contracting office with questions or to express their capability to meet this requirement. Primary Point of Contact: Kimberly Rico, kimberly.rico@us.af.mil, 940-676-5193.