UFED_Single_Source_Justification.pdf

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Reference FAR 13.106-1(b)

SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

The Department of State (DOS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement in

Guatemala (INL-G), requires the purchase of new Cellebrite’s Universal Forensic Extraction

Devices (UFED), upgrade and software maintenance to existing licenses and training in support of INL program goals.

1. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

Purchase on a brand-name basis of Cellebrite UFED equipment, including 36-month support.

The equipment and software currently in use by different Government of Guatemala institutions were previously donated by the US Government and are being used as a powerful tool in forensic analysis in furtherance of INL program goals. The new equipment will support the expansion of the Guatemala National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) and DEA, ICE, FBI Vetted

Units.

2. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

The Universal Forensic Extraction Device (UFED) is a portable standalone device for mobile telephony forensic analysis. The UFED can be utilized both in field operations and centrally at designated forensic laboratories. The requirements are as follows:

2.1 UFED – New Equipment

UFED Touch Ultimate Ruggedized Qty. 4 Ea

UFED Touch Ultimate Standard Qty. 1 Ea

UFED 4PC Qty. 1 Ea

Chinex Kit (Flasher Box) Qty. 4 Ea

2.2 UFED – Software maintenance support for new equipment

2.3 UFED – Renewal and upgrade for existing equipment and licenses Qty. 10 Licenses

2.4 UFED – Software maintenance support for existing equipment and licenses. Qty. 14 Licenses

2.5 Training

The estimated price for this purchase is xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

3. An identification of the regulatory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a single source.

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