JOFOC_12-22-16_Redacted.pdf

FAR 13.106(b) SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION FOR

ACQUISITIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/16)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

A. FINDINGS.

1. Identification of the requesting and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency: IRS Criminal Investigation, Electronic Crimes Contracting Activity: IRS Procurement 2.a A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs.

IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) requires twenty-four (24) UltraKit + TD3 Forensic Imager (v4.1) Forensic hardware write blockers (USB3 IDE/SATA-R/O, SAS, USB 3.0, Card Reader, Firewire) & TD3 Kit with protocol modules.

Model # Description Manufacturer Notes

T35u Forensic USB 3.0 to SATA/IDE Bridge w/ quick start guide Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

T6u Forensic USB 3.0 to SAS Bridge w/ quick start guide Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

T8u Forensic USB 3.0 to USB 3.0 Bridge w/ quick start guide Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

T9 Forensic FireWire Bridge w/ quick start guide Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TP2 power supply and a 6' US-style IEC line cord Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TDPX6 SAS Protocol Module for TD3 Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TD3 Forensic Duplicator TD3 w/ quick start guide Tableau TD3 Kit TDPX5 IDE Protocol Module for TD3 Tableau TD3 Kit

TDPX8-

RW USB3 Protocol Module for TD3 Tableau TD3 Kit TDS2 SATA Storage Module Tableau TD3 Kit TP5 TD3 power supply with line cord Tableau TD3 Kit TC6-8 IDE signal cable 8" Tableau TD3 Kit

TC6-2 IDE signal cable 2" Tableau

Included in the TC20- BNDL cable kit below

TC3-8 SATA signal cable Tableau TD3 Kit TC2-8-R2 3M to Molex Power Cable Tableau TD3 Kit TC5-8-R2 3M to SATA Power Cable Tableau TD3 Kit TC4-8-R2 SAS integrated signal and 3M power cable Tableau TD3 Kit TC3-22-18 Unified SATA cable Tableau TD3 Kit

TC-USB3-

18 USB 3.0 A to B cable 18" Tableau TD3 Kit TC7-9-9 FW800 Cable 9p-9p Tableau TD3 Kit TCA7-6-9 FW800 Cable Adapter 6p-9p Tableau TD3 Kit TDA5-25 Hard Drive Adapter 2.5" Tableau TD3 Kit TDA5-18 Hard Drive Adapter 1.8" Tableau TD3 Kit

Tracking # OM 2017-13

Treasury Standard Form – 1009 (Rev 10/16)

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

TDA5-ZIF ZIF Hard Drive Adapter Tableau TD3 Kit TDA3-1 MicroSATA Adapter Tableau TD3 Kit TDA3-2 Blade SSD Adapter Tableau TD3 Kit TDA3-LIF LIF Adapter Tableau TD3 Kit

TC20-

BNDL Cable bundle Tableau TD3 Kit TB4 Black Nylon Case Tableau TD3 Kit

TPKG-

VCT-5 Five pack of Velcro cable ties Tableau TD3 Kit

TPKG-

CLOTH Screen cleaning cloth Tableau TD3 Kit TQS-TD3 TD3 QuickStart Guide Tableau TD3 Kit

TC8 USB 2.0 A to 5 pin Mini-B cable Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TC-USB3 USB 3.0 A to B cable Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TCA7-4-9 FW800 Cable Adapter 4p-9p Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

TC9-1M SATA Extension Cable 18" Tableau

Not part of kit - sold separately

1560 Hard Case with custom foam inserts securing all items Pelican

SD Micro to SD Memory Card Adapter Sandisk or similar generic

SD Mini to SD Memory Card Adapter Sandisk or similar generic

Forensic Media Card Reader (Compact Flash,SD Card,Memory Stick) Acceptable Forensic Media Card Readers:

http://www.cru-inc.com/products/wiebetech/media_writeblocker/ https://www.digitalintelligence.com/products/forensic_card_rea der/ http://www.kioskreader.com/products-forensic-mks3

These items are needed on or before 04/03/2017 in preparation for a class taking place in May of 2017. Given scheduling constraints, this class does not have the flexibility of being moved around and so these items must be delivered by 04/03/2017 at the latest.

2.b Name of the Vendor. TBD 2.c Requisition No. V7V002MCF16

4.a Identification of the circumstances that preclude competition (Check the appropriate box that applies).

Urgency.

Exclusive licensing agreements.

Brand-name.

Industrial mobilization.

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

Other 4.b Supporting information and facts (i.e. the details surrounding the requirement that supports the selection made in 4.a).

The Treasury Computer Forensic Training Program (TCFTP) is a Joint DHS/Treasury Computer Forensics Training Program that consists of ICE, the US Secret Service (USSS) and IRS-CI.

The TCFTP Headquarters lab & training personnel from each of the agencies have been involved in reviewing & testing hardware write blockers, forensic bridges & drive duplicators. They have determined that the aforementioned kit is compatible with and will perform properly given the standard computer hardware & software configurations used in the forensic environment. They have experienced other brands/models that did not work with our hardware setup, which make them insufficient in our needs. These specific devices are an integral part of the course curriculum and training material. Lesson blocks and classroom exercises have been developed around these software products. It is additionally important that these brands/models be purchased for consistency, since the same equipment is issued nationwide to all other forensic examiners within the three participating agencies.

This specific brands (Tableau and Pelican) meet the needs of the TCFTP and are readily available in the commercial marketplace.

5. Any other information.

The program office searched part number availability on NASA SEWP and GSA Advantage.

The specified equipment was not available in either place.

B. Certifications and Approvals.

6.a Program Office Certification (Requiring Activity). I hereby certify that the supporting information and data provided and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Khristine Warrener Date: 12/22/2016

Signature:

6.b Small Business Specialist Determination (Contracting Activity) [applicable only if the vendor is not a small business]. I have reviewed this justification for an exception to competition, including any attached documentation, if applicable, and concur / do not concur with the findings.

Name: Date:

Signature:

6.c Contracting Officer Approval. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as a warranted contracting officer, I hereby determine that the circumstances of the acquisition make only one source reasonably available for the reasons indicated above; therefore precluding competition and supporting the Government’s determination to solicit and award to the vendor stated herein.

Carla Griffin 12/22/2016

Carla D. Griffin Digitally signed by Carla D. Griffin DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=Department of the Treasury, ou=Internal Revenue Service, ou=People, serialNumber=337746, cn=Carla D. Griffin Date: 2016.12.22 11:11:15 -06'00'

Prescribed by Treasury: DTAP 1013.106(b)

Name: Christopher Bartels Date: 12-22-16

Signature: Christopher E. Bartels Digitally signed by Christopher E. Bartels DN: cn=Christopher E. Bartels, o=Midstates Office of Procurement, ou=AWSS, email=christopher.bartels@irs.gov, c=US Date: 2016.12.22 10:50:29 -06'00'