Notice of Intent to Acquire Using Other than Full and Open Competition

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), through the Contracting and Procurement and Security Capabilities offices, intends to award a sole-source contract to Desko GmbH under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This requirement involves the procurement of Boarding Pass Scanner (BPS) units designed to validate passenger boarding passes by reading and verifying airline-specific encryption keys. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334118, Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 5999, Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Components.

The performance of this contract will take place within the United States. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may submit their capability statements or proposals by June 12, 2026, for the agency’s consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government maintains sole discretion regarding the decision to compete this action based on received responses.

Identified under solicitation number TSA25-04-0584, this special notice was published on June 2, 2026, and is managed by point of contact Claudia Mejia. There are currently zero attachments associated with this notice. Vendors interested in subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact the proposed sole-source awardee directly.