J_A Cellebrite Training Wallet Credits_USCG Signed.pdf

March 8, 2023 Version

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP) FAR 13.106-1(b)

PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION

NUMBER

70098PR240034352

PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

Training Wallet

ESTIMATED AMOUNT (Over Micro- Purchase Threshold, but up to the SAT) $20,000

CITE AUTHORITY & JUSTIFICATION TYPE – READ FAR 6.302 TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE TYPE

☒ 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE AND NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL SATISFY

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED, AND THE INTENDED USE.

Cellebrite training credits, managed in Cellebrite’s Training Wallet, are converted into vouchers that can be applied to any training in Cellebrite’s training catalog. The credits can also be used to pay for Cellebrite certification and exam fees. Use of credits, vice purchase of individual Cellebrite training, is a more efficient and cost-effective method for purchasing training and paying fees. Purchase of numerous credits are priced at a discounted rate, and the credits provides greater flexibility for digital forensics examiners (DFE’s) to attend training specific to their needs and certifications. Document and Media Exploitation (DOMEX) Program Manager (CG-7213) will issue vouchers to DFE’s for basic and advanced training and to pay for exam and certification fees.

UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED.

Cellebrite is one of the primary mobile forensic tools used within the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) digital forensics program. CG-7213 provides to digital forensics offices and laboratories licenses to use Cellebrite products. CG-7213 requires a vendor who can provide both Cellebrite training and a system wherein training credits can be purchased, converted to vouchers, and issued to DFE’s. Cellebrite’s Global Training Division is the only entity authorized to provide and deliver both instructor-led, and online formats of training resulting in Cellebrite’s official certifications. Additionally, Cellebrite is the only company that offers the purchase of Cellebrite training credits. Cellebrite training credits are managed in Cellebrite’s Training Wallet.

A DESCRIPTION OF EFFORTS MADE TO ENSURE THAT QUOTATIONS OR OFFERS ARE SOLICITED FROM AS MANY

POTENTIAL SOURCES AS PRACTICABLE (INCLUDE YOUR MARKET RESEARCH EFFORTS HERE).

CG-7213 conducted market research, interviewed subject matter experts, and attended conferences. Additionally, CG-7213 and numerous DFE’s have worked with the vendor in the past and learned that Cellebrite is the sole entity that certifies users in operation of Cellebrite technology.

REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

Based on market research, Cellebrite is the sole provider of Cellebrite training resulting in Cellebrite official certification.

Additionally, Cellebrite training credits can only be purchased through Cellebrite’s Training Wallet.

EXPLAIN WHY AN ADEQUATE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION OR OTHER INFORMATION SUITABLE TO SOLICIT BY FULL

AND OPEN COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED OR ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

Cellebrite is one of the primary mobile forensic tools in the USCG and our DFEs are required to have the official certification when working with the tool. In addition, only Cellebrite offers vouchers that are converted to credits that can be used for training certification and exam fee. This approach provides the greater flexibility to their DFEs.

PROVIDE A STATEMENT OF ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY

BARRIERS TO COMPETITION BEFORE FUTURE ACQUISITIONS ARE REQUIRED.

There are no barriers to this request. However, USCG will continue to conduct market research in the marketplace to identify potential sources. If any potential sources may reach out to the USCG regarding this requirement, they will look at a different approach for future acquisitions.

SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CUSTOMER

CODE

CG-721

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

857-321-3824

DATE

SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

CODE

CG-9123

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

703-850-4153

DATE