Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- D-25-SO-0003
- Agency
-
Drug Enforcement Administration
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R420 Support- Professional: Certifications And Accreditations (Other Than Educ Or Info Tech C&A)
- Place of performance
- Argentina
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order for a Cellebrite Certification Course. The notice pertains to training for 11 members of the DEA Buenos Aires Country Office Vetted Unit (VU) in mobile forensics equipment and software. The procurement is specifically for Cellebrite training and certification, with an estimated cost of $46,075.00. The agency intends to award the contract directly to Cellebrite Inc., located in Vienna, Virginia. The sole source justification is based on Cellebrite's proprietary equipment and software, which requires specialized training directly from the manufacturer.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to obtain specialized digital forensics training that provides Certified Cellebrite Operator and Certified Physical Analysis certifications valuable for judicial proceedings in Argentina. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a performance period from June 23-27, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit written responses demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements by May 16, 2025, at 10 AM EST, addressing Ana Villanueva via email at Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov and referencing solicitation number D-25-SO-0003. While the notice encourages responses from potential contractors, it explicitly states that this is not a competitive solicitation and that the DEA has determined Cellebrite Inc. is the only source capable of providing the required training. The agency emphasizes that any submitted information will be considered solely to determine whether a competitive procurement might be possible, and contractors will not be reimbursed for response costs.
Notice text
U.S DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF ACQUISITION (FA)
ARLINGTON, VA 22202
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
DAC: D-25-SO-0003
May 9, 2025
Description of the Requirement:
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Acquisition (FA) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price Purchase Order (PO) to CELLEBRITE INC., located at 8065 Leesburg Pike STE T1-302, Vienna, Virginia 22182-2738, United States. Unique Entity ID: MBBKMVW4UQN7.
The DEA Buenos Aires Country Office Vetted Unit (VU) utilizes Cellebrite mobile forensics equipment and software to support investigative activities. Proper utilization of the equipment and software requires members to be trained on Cellebrite equipment and digital forensics theory. Furthermore, the Certified Cellebrite Operator and Certified Cellebrite Physical Analysis certifications are valuable resources in judicial proceedings in Argentina. Cellebrite Certification Course for 11 VU members is estimated to cost $46,075.00.
Justification:
This acquisition will be conducted through FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The justification for sole source will be posted after the award in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6). The DEA has determined that CELLEBRITE INC. is the only source capable of providing the required training and certification due to the proprietary nature of the Cellebrite equipment and software, which necessitates specialized training directly from the manufacturer.
Response Instructions:
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, the government encourages all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements to submit a written response describing their ability to provide the product/services listed above. Responses should be sent to Ana Villanueva at Ana.M.Villanueva@dea.gov by May 16, 2025, 10 AM EST and reference number D-25-SO-0003.
Responses must include sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability to meet the DEA's requirements. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Disclaimer:
This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. The DEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A15 Sole Source Documentation over MPT - Redacted.pdf | ||
| A28 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- CO signed.pdf |
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