Notice of Intent to Sole-Source to Cherry Engineering
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.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed
price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc.,8805 Scarlet Knight Street NE, Albuquerque, NM
87122. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source,
firm fixed price contract with Cherry Engineering, Inc., 8805 Scarlet Knight St NE,
Albuquerque, NM, 87122 for the purpose of procuring a Disruptors for EOD training.
The FBI has prepared a Sole Source justification on a basis of other than full and open
competition for this acquisition. Cherry Engineering provides disrupters that are developed,
manufactured, and distributed solely by that company. The disrupters use proprietary technology
and the same devices are used by other agencies as well as the FBI. Maintaining continuity of
training with devices used in the field is critical.