NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR COMMON OPERATING PICTURE (COP) MAINTENANCE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 State, American Embassy Bogota - NAS (INL Bogota) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Common Operating Picture (COP) Maintenance. This is not a solicitation for proposals. The agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Tsymmetry, Inc., citing that only this vendor can satisfy the requirements under FAR Part 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the maintenance of the Common Operating Picture (COP) system, which falls under Product Service Code T002 (Cartography Services). The specific services involve ensuring the continued operation and support of this critical system for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Intended Awardee: Tsymmetry, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Questions/Objections Due: February 23, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: On or around February 24, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for a single-source procurement action and is not a request for proposals. Any vendor questions or objections regarding this sole source determination must be directed to the provided contact by the specified deadline. The primary contact for this action is Andres Alejo Salguero.