Notice of Intent to Sole Source
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has published a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Sunflower Asset Management System (SAMS) Configured Portable Barcode Scanners. USCIS intends to award a non-competitive contract to CGI Federal, Inc. for these specialized Honeywell CN80G scanners, which are essential for the DHS SAMS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals.
Scope of Work
USCIS requires two hundred (200) Honeywell CN80G (Sunflower Configured) SAMS Portable Barcode Scanners along with maintenance support. These scanners are critical for tracking IT equipment and personal property within the DHS SAMS. Key requirements include:
- Compatibility with Sunflower Asset Management System software.
- Listing on the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Approved Products List (APL).
- Support for current Android generation and operating system security updates.
- Batch configuration options.
- Seventh generation 1D/2D scanning for long-distance warehouse use.
- Motion tolerance for accurate scanning.
- Compatibility with Windows 11.
- Capability to capture and interpret barcode symbologies: Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, PDF417.
- User-friendly interface for inventory clerk fields.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (under GSA MAS GS-35F-281DA, SIN 33411).
- Intended Awardee: CGI Federal, Inc.
- Delivery: Scanners are required within 60 days after award.
- Published: March 27, 2026.
- Response Date: Not applicable (non-competitive).
Justification & Set-Aside
This acquisition is justified as a sole source due to the unique nature of the requirement. The Honeywell CN80G configured specifically for Sunflower software is the only approved device for the DHS SAMS, which is the sole asset management application used by DHS. Honeywell is the sole manufacturer, and CGI Federal, Inc. is the sole provider of these configured barcode readers and services. Market research was conducted between August and September 2025. This is a sole source acquisition and is not subject to set-aside requirements.
Additional Notes
This notice is issued for informational purposes only, in accordance with FAR 8.401(b) and GSAM/R 538.7104-3(b)(3). A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice.