Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Forensic Certification Training
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 192126VHQ6CCC00X4
- Agency
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611420 Computer Training
- Place of performance
- Fairfax, Virginia 22030, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Office of Acquisition intends to solicit forensic analyst certification training from a single source—Cellebrite Inc., located in McLean, Virginia—under FAR 12.102 and FAR Class Deviation 25-21, Rev. 1, with a notice period closing May 13, 2026. The Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available based on the vendor's unique capabilities. This notice is informational only and does not constitute a Request for Quote.
The procurement supports the congressionally funded Human Exploitation Rescue Operation (HERO) Child Rescue Corps program, which trains disabled U.S. veterans and transitioning service members in computer forensics at HSI's Cyber Crimes Center over eleven weeks, followed by nine-month internships in HSI field offices supporting child sexual abuse and exploitation investigations. The requirement consists of two five-day in-person/virtual courses for 24 participants each: CCO+CCPA Inseyets certification (July 27–31, 2026) covering mobile device unlocking, extraction, and analysis; and CASA (Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis) with Inseyets (August 3–7, 2026) providing advanced forensic recovery and smartphone application analysis. The contractor must deliver all products and services within thirty calendar days of award to 11320 Random Hills Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Payment will be made in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (21 days standard, no later than 30 days after invoice approval). The Contracting Officer is Michelle Levine (Michelle.Levine@ice.dhs.gov, 682-308-7625).
Notice text
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Office of Acquisition (OAQ) intends to solicit from a single source under the authority of FAR 12.102, FAR Class Deviation 25-21, Rev. 1 for FAR Part 12 to Cellebrite Inc. in McLean, VA for forensic analyst certification training. This procurement is being conducted under RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available based on the capabilities of the source.
This notice is for information purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is within the discretion of the Government Contracting Officer. Any questions or concerns should be sent to the Contracting Officer:
Michelle Levine
Email: Michelle.Levine@ice.dhs.gov
Phone Number: (682) 308-7625
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
8222 N. Belt Line Road, Suite 2200
Irving, TX 75063
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1-NOI to Solicit from a Single Source.pdf | ||
| 1.1.4-SON.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice - Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Forensic Certification Training | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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