Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Transportation Services Boston
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. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), on behalf of Enforcement & Removal Operations (ERO), intends to issue a sole source modification to Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract number 70CDCR23D00000001 with Paragon Professional Services LLC. This modification is for transportation services for detainees within the Boston Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotes.
Scope of Work
The modification will cover the provision of transportation services for detainees. This requirement is specific to the Boston Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Modification (IDIQ)
- Contract Number: 70CDCR23D00000001
- Intended Contractor: Paragon Professional Services LLC
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Primary NAICS: 561612 – Security Guards and Patrol Services
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
- Published: May 20, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source modification. Market research conducted by OAQ and ERO determined that only Paragon Professional Services LLC can meet the requirement within the necessary timeframe. This is not a request for proposals or quotes. Information received from interested parties will be considered solely for determining the feasibility of a competitive procurement in the future.
Responding to this Notice
Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement may identify their interest by responding via email to John.Cappello@ice.dhs.gov by the due date. The email subject line must be "Response to Notice of Intent 70CDCR23D00000001 – Boston Transportation Sole Source". All submissions should support the offeror’s capability and are furnished at no cost to the Government. Telephone communications will not be entertained. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award.