Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Polygraph Equipment

Issuing Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Indiana

Published Date

Aug 5, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

CBP_PR20157428

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Project Description

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Polygraph Equipment

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

CBP_PR20157428

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Department/Ind. Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

Office

MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2026 10:25 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 12, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 27, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 6635 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION
• NAICS Code:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Lafayette , IN 47903
  USA

Description

This is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), will take procurement action in this matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting. The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the Government's intent and to gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources.

CBP/OPR intends to issue a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Lafayette Instrument Company, Inc., located at P.O. Box 5729, Lafayette, Indianapolis 47903. This action is pursued under the authority of Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) FAR 6.103-1[1] , "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

The applicable NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing , with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 6635, Physical Properties Testing and Inspection.

Brief Description of the Acquisition Requirement:

The Government requires the acquisition of Lafayette LX7 Computerized Polygraph systems, accessories, and maintenance services, including Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), software, and peripherals. These products are mission-essential for CBP’s personnel vetting and investigative missions and must be absolutely compatible with existing CBP polygraph systems. Lafayette Instrument Company, Inc. is the sole manufacturer, seller, and distributor of these systems; no authorized resellers exist, and no other products meet operational needs or compatibility requirements. The equipment must comply with CBP’s existing Lafayette polygraph equipment, the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) industry standards and include a maintenance plan for the duration of the Purchase Order.

Submission Information:

There are no solicitation documents available. However, any responsible source that believes it can meet the Government's requirement may submit a complete technical package providing clear and convincing evidence of their capabilities. The response must demonstrate the ability to provide polygraph systems, software, peripherals, and perform authorized maintenance services that are 100% compatible with CBP’s current Lafayette polygraph systems and must be accompanied by a statement confirming the offeror's willingness to provide a full performance guarantee for the fit, form, and function of the items without access to Lafayette's proprietary data.

All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the Government to make a determination of the offeror's capabilities.

CBP has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors. Concerned parties should address their concerns to the Contracting Officer prior to consulting the Ombudsman. The CBP Ombudsman contact information is: Judith A. Simpson@cbp.dhs.gov.

Responses must be received no later than August 12th, 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contracting Specialist Michael Noble, E-mail: MICHAEL.A.NOBLE@cbp.dhs.gov. Contracting Officer Erin Schwam, Email: ERIN.SCHWAM@cbp.dhs.gov. No phone calls will be accepted.

[1] “FAR Class Deviation (Number 25-11) for FAR Part 6, was issued as part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which was implemented in response to Executive Order 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, signed April 15, 2025.  Any subsequent citations to FAR Parts 6 in this document will be cited as “RFO FAR” for brevity and are referring specifically to FAR Class Deviation (Number 25-11) for FAR Part 6.”

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 1300 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
• WASHINGTON , DC 20229
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Michael Noble
• michael.a.noble@cbp.dhs.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

• Erin Schwam
• Erin.Schwam@cbp.dhs.gov

History

• Aug 05, 2026 10:25 am EDTPresolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

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