Sole Source / Maintenance of Falcon Scanner and License
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 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to OPEX Corporation for the annual maintenance and software licenses of their Falcon high-speed scanners. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The maintenance is critical for ensuring the operational reliability of equipment used to process seized financial documents and evidence.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual hardware maintenance renewal and software license fees for six OPEX Falcon scanners and associated components. This includes:
- (2) Falcon Base Machines
- (4) Falcon+ Base Machines
- (2) Image Tools for Falcon Software Annual License Fee
- (6) Falcon Multi ID Assist Towers
- (6) Falcon/Falcon+ VRS Technology Annual SW Fee
- (3) Certainscan Edit & OPEX Transform Annual SW Fee
- (1) Certainscan PDF-8
These systems are essential for high-speed, efficient document processing supporting CSD case processing at the IRS CI facility in Florence, KY.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole Source (pursuant to FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1))
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Period of Performance: March 3, 2026 - March 2, 2027
- Response Date: March 18, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: February 24, 2026, 8:47 PM UTC
- Place of Performance: IRS Criminal Investigation, Florence, KY 41042, United States
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a solicitation. Therefore, competitive proposals are not being requested or evaluated.
Additional Notes
The sole source justification cites that OPEX Corporation is the only manufacturer and certified provider of maintenance for their proprietary Falcon scanners, which include patented software (CertainScan) and unique hardware components. Market research, including GSA and NASA SEWP, supported this determination. The IRS considered alternative scanners but determined that a transition would involve significant costs (estimated at $500K), extensive testing, and potential disruptions to critical workflow. The acquisition is at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Richard Renteria (Richard.Renteria@irs.gov, 209-900-6793)