BlackBag Forensics Course (Level 1)

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, fixed price contract with BlackBag Technologies (300 Piercy Road, San Jose, CA 95138) for the purpose of funding "Essential Forensic Techniques I: Triage & Analysis Training" course. Based on market research and Government experts in the field, it has been determined that only this service can be facilitated by BlackBag Technologies due to their proprietary rights to BlackBag software tools and training courses. The tools used in the course required are the same BlackBag software tools tested and approved by the FBI to be used by Bureau Forensic Examiners, and are already in use by certified Forensic Examiners. This training is mandated as part of the Examiners' core curricula in attaining their Forensic Examiner certification. There are no authorized resellers.

The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Keri Matthews via email only at Keri.Matthews@ic.fbi.gov, no later than 1:00pm (Eastern) on Friday, December 9, 2016. Responses sent via other means (i.e. via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.

NAICS Code: 611420