Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Magnet Forensics

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Magnet Forensics LLC for specialized software solutions. The notice specifically covers procurement of Magnet Axiom, Witness, and Cyber software under Federal Acquisition Regulation authority 13.501. ICE's Office of Acquisition Management is handling this acquisition, with the Contracting Officer determining that only one source is reasonably available due to the contractor's unique capabilities and proprietary technology. This procurement falls under the Software Publishers NAICS code 513210 and represents a non-competitive acquisition approach. The agency has made clear that this action is not set aside for any particular contractor category.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform the marketplace of ICE's intention to proceed with a sole-source award while providing an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties must submit capability statements electronically to Bryan Ford at Bryan.J.Ford@ice.dhs.gov by 12:00 PM on June 17, 2025. The government emphasizes that generic marketing materials or company brochures will not be accepted, requiring substantive capability demonstrations instead. Contractors seeking to participate must clearly articulate their relevant capabilities and qualifications for providing similar forensic software solutions. The government retains full discretion to proceed with the sole-source approach regardless of any responses received, and explicitly states this is not a request for competitive quotes. Any vendor submissions must arrive by the specified deadline, with the responsibility for timely delivery resting solely with the submitting party.