B08(b)_-_Salient_Characteristics_Forensic_Computer_Workstation.pdf

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7B--Forensic Computer Workstation Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number
140P2125Q0142
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Department of the Interior National Park Service

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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for Forensic Computer Workstations for the Department of the Interior National Park Service. The detailed technical requirements specify two high-performance computer systems designed for digital evidence processing, with precise hardware specifications including an Intel Xeon w5-3535x processor (16 cores, 32 threads), 128 GB DDR5-4800 memory, NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU, and extensive storage configurations with multiple SSD and HDD drives. The workstations will include Windows 11 Professional, dual 24" LED monitors, a digital hardware tool kit, and a USB 3.0 SD forensic card reader, with a mandatory 3-year warranty.

The solicitation (140P2125Q0142) is a small business set-aside for two forensic computer workstations under NAICS code 334111, with a firm-fixed price award anticipated. Quotes are to be submitted electronically to michelle_shoshone@np.gov, with questions accepted until 8:00am EST on 14 July 2025. Delivery will be coordinated with the shipping point of contact, Kyler Carpenter in Boulder City, NV, and requires complete system installation, functionality verification, and provision of user documentation upon completion.

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Salient Characteristics for

Forensic Computer Workstations

1. Introduction:

The increasing volume and complexity of digital evidence processing in 2025 require high-performance computing hardware to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. The selected hardware must be capable of running advanced forensic software at high processing speeds while maintaining forensically sound operations.

2. Minimum Hardware Specifications Specifications as outlined below shall be equal or better than as outlined in this section.

2.1 Processing Unit

• Intel Xeon w5-3535x processor

• 16 cores, 32 threads

• CPU speed of 4.7 GHz with liquid-cooled heatsink

2.2 Memory

• 128 GB DDR5-4800 memory (expandable to 2 TB)

2.3 Expansion & Graphics

• 7 PCIe expansion slots

• NVIDIA RTX 3060 GPU with 12 GB GDDR6 memory

2.4 Storage Configuration

• 8 SATA 6Gb/s and 3 M.2 32Gb/s storage slots

• 1 TB M.2 32Gb/s OS drive

• 1 TB SATA 6Gb/s SSD temp drive

• 1 TB SATA 6Gb/s SSD cache drive

• (2) 1 TB SATA 6Gb/s SSD (RAID0) active evidence drive

• 4 TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s HDD data drive

2.5 Audio & Network

• Realtek ALC S1220A HD Audio CODEC or equivalent onboard audio

• Dual Intel 10Gb Ethernet X710-AT2 and Realtek 1 GB Ethernet

• Minimum max LAN speed: (2)x 10 Gbps + 1 Gbps

2.6 I/O Ports

• Rear I/O:

o (2) USB 2.0 o (5) USB 3.2 Gen2 (4 Type-A, 1 Type-C) o (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C o (1) VGA port o (3) RJ45 S/PDIF output o (5) Optical audio ports

• Front I/O:

o (16) USB 3.0 o (2) USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C o (1) Headphone port o (1) Microphone port

2.7 Front-Mounted Bays

• 16x Blu-ray reader/burner optical disk drive

• Write-protected forensic bridge/bay (Tableau T356789iu, Logicube, or equivalent) with USB 3.0, SATA, SAS, IDE, Firewire 800, and PCIe ports

• (1) HDD cooling bay/tray with (2) fans and (4) USB 3.0 ports

• (4) 2.5” SATA SSD trayless within SSD drive bay

• (1) 3.5” SATA HDD trayless bay

• (1) USB 3.0 hub with 8 ports

• (1) USB 3.1 hub with one Gen2 Type-C and two Gen1 Type-A ports

• (6) 3.5” SATA hot-swappable trayless bays

3. Operating System & Power

• Microsoft Windows 11 (Professional) 64-bit

• 1000-watt 80 Plus Gold certified fully modular power supply

4. Peripherals

• (2) 24” LED monitors (minimum resolution: 1920x1080)

• Wired keyboard and mouse combo

• Digital hardware tool kit

• USB 3.0 SD forensic card reader

5. Warranty & Support

• All hardware and components must be covered by a 3-year warranty

6. Deliverables & Implementation

• Delivery and installation of all specified components

• Verification of system functionality and forensic integrity

• User documentation and warranty details provided upon completion

7. Quantity

Two (2) each

8. Shipping Information

Kyler Carpenter 1400 Colorado Street Boulder City, NV 89005 702-293-8786

Awardee shall coordinate delivery with the shipping POC, kyler_carpenter@nps.gov mailto:kyler_carpenter@nps.gov

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