USBP HQ Digital Forensic Software

This special notice serves as a notice of intent to award a sole source requirement for information technology (IT) software to PEN-LINK, LTD. (5936 VANDERVOORT DR LINCOLN, NE, 68516-2305). PEN-LINK Ltd's PLX solution is the only software found in the current marketplace that meets all of the functionality requirements related to United States Border Patrol digital forensics program needs as well as interoperability with third-party digital forensics extraction tools.
This proposed contract action is for IT software for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.5 and 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 9:00am Arizona time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any vendors who believe they can provide the services and can provide proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company's capabilities information to the attention of Contract Specialist Benjamin Dorgan by Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 9:00am Arizona time. Only email submissions sent to the following address will be accepted: benjamin.j.dorgan@cbp.dhs.gov. Information submitted should fully support the company's capability to provide the digital forensic software required..