Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF T HE N AVY

HEADQUARTERS

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO, VA 22134 - 2253

makes it a highly specialized item peculiar to one manufacturer. Therefore, it is in the Government's best interest to limit sources.

6. Specific characteristics of the supplies or services that limit the availability to this/these source(s), i.e., unique features, form-fit-function, etc.). State why the requested material or service represents the minimum requirement(s) of the Government. Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirement(s) to the exclusion of other sources.

The CFID is a handheld, portable device designed for forward-operating military and law enforcement personnel.

It is the only commercially available specialized tool that provides the following unique combination of capabilities in a single field-deployable unit:

Immediate Drone Forensics: Utilizes the integrated SkySafe technology to directly extract, process, and preview flight logs, media files, and other metadata from a wide range of commercial UAVs, including newer encrypted models.

Real-time Triage: Allows operators to view extracted flight paths and other critical data instantly on a connected Android device, enabling rapid threat assessment and intelligence gathering at the point of capture.

Multi-Faceted Exploitation: Beyond drone forensics, the CFID provides comprehensive digital media exploitation, including SIM card extraction and preview against watchlists (IMSI, etc.), imaging of USB and SD media, and content extraction from iOS and Android devices.

Forensically Sound: Creates industry-standard outputs compatible with major forensic analysis software suites like those from Cellebrite, which has recently acquired SCG Canada, the maker of the CFID.

7. Determination of fair and reasonable pricing.

Pricing will be reviewed prior to award based on price analysis techniques available per FAR 15.404- 1(b)(2).

8. Brief description of Market Research conducted and results or why market research was not conducted.

Initial Market Research was conducted by the Requirement Owner. No other device was found capable of meeting the needs of the government. Teel Technologies, a small business, used to be the sole distributor of these items in the US. Via additional Market Research, the Contract Specialist verified that Cellebrite bought the CFID original OEM and is now the sole proprietary owner and distributor, with several resellers. Teel is no longer an exclusive distributor.

The OEM informed the CS that the devices will be available under a GSA MAS schedule soon, but only under Cellebrite. The devices are available on NASA SEWP under 2 small businesses.

9. Any other factors supporting use of other than full and open ex., National Security, etc.:

N/A

10. Listing of sources:

DEPARTMENT OF T HE N AVY

HEADQUARTERS

NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE

27130 TELEGRAPH ROAD

QUANTICO, VA 22134 - 2253

Manufacturer: Formally SCG Canada, Inc. – Current: Cellebrite Federal Solutions, Inc.

Manufacturer’s POC/Phone/Email: Natalie Banks natalie.banks@cellebritefsi.com Manufacturer’s Address: 1861 International DR STE 310; Mclean, VA 22102-4409

Resellers: Multiple

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

A market review for similar products or services will be conducted on any future procurements to ensure there are opportunities to maximize competition or to reassess the mission needs with the best solution for the Government.

APPROVALS/CERTIFICATIONS

12. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE. I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification, which form a basis for this justification, are complete and accurate.

13. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION/APPROVAL. I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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