GrayKey or Equal Software License

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service is seeking to procure a GrayKey or equivalent software license for digital forensic acquisition capabilities through solicitation HQ003425QE011. The contract will cover one 12-month base period and three 12-month option periods, with the initial period starting March 23, 2025. The software must support forensic extraction for iOS and Android devices, provide unlimited consent and BFU extractions, and include 30 AFU, Instant Unlock, or Brute Force Advanced actions with annual action credits. The procurement will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Vendors must submit their quotes through the PIEE Solicitation Module by February 13, 2025, before 10:00 a.m. ET, with any questions due by February 3, 2025, before 10:00 a.m. ET.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) with a $47 million size standard. The license will be for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency's Investigations & Intelligence Division/Counterintelligence, with work to be performed at contractor facilities through digital delivery. If proposing an alternative to GrayKey, vendors must demonstrate how their software meets the specified salient characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work. The contract requires support for the latest mobile device models, including iPhone 16, and must generate forensic reports with hash values and provide access to credentials stores like Keychain and Keystore. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant investment in digital forensic capabilities for the Department of Defense.