59 -- Network Monitoring System

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a contract to Harris Corporation for over-the-air cellular tracking systems that comply with the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). This procurement targets specialized equipment used to track and decrypt GSM cellular phones. The key technologies involved include the Harris Porpoise system, a laptop-based GSM Silent SMS Monitoring System with both network and handset capabilities, and the Harris StingRay system equipped with the FishHawk GSM Intercept software upgrade. Harris Corporation is uniquely positioned as the sole source and distributor of these systems, as well as the associated training and maintenance services, making them the only responsible entity capable of supporting the DEA’s Office of Investigative Technology. The contract, identified under solicitation number Reference-Number-STIT-1103, was posted by the Department of Justice headquarters located in Springfield, Virginia. The intended acquisition is in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, noting that the action exceeds the $25,000 threshold for dissemination. Points of contact for the contract include Troy T. Teachey and Catherine B. Bullard, both representatives within the agency. The systems to be provided are critical for the DEA's law enforcement efforts, ensuring advanced capabilities in GSM cellular interception and active key extraction for investigative purposes.