Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Bi2 Technologies, LLC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Bi2 Technologies, LLC for licenses for the Inmate Identification and Recognition System (I.R.I.S.™) and the Mobile Offender Recognition & Information (MORIS™). This action supports Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). While the metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, this notice is for a sole source award, and not a competitive solicitation. Capability statements are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
ICE intends to acquire licenses for two critical systems:
- Inmate Identification and Recognition System (I.R.I.S.™): Used for inmate identification and recognition.
- Mobile Offender Recognition & Information (MORIS™): Utilized for enforcement and removal operations. These licenses are essential for supporting ICE's ERO mission.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Bi2 Technologies, LLC
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: This is a sole source notice, not a competitive solicitation.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 2026
- Period of Performance: 12 months from award date
- Capability Statement Due: March 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Evaluation & Response
ICE conducted extensive market research and determined that Bi2 Technologies, LLC is the only company capable of providing the required services. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities. These statements must be in writing, contain sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements, and be emailed to Michelle.L.Taylor@ice.dhs.gov with the subject line "Intent to Sole Source". Submissions will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination not to award this sole source requirement based on responses is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.