Digital Forensic

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with AVAIL Forensics located at 4022 Shipyard Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28403. This request is for the maintenance and support (M&S) agreement renewal that covers all equipment (hardware and software) contained within the DAVE FT650 Kits. The request also covers the license renewals for the DAVE FT650 Kit (Cellebrite, ADF and DataPilot10) mobile device forensic extraction and analysis kits that were built to specification for DEA by Avail Forensics. This special notice replaces the special noticed D-21-ST-0424 posted on July 29, 2021. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), vendors that feel they can meet the Government's requirements detailed above may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This requirement is set-aside for small businesses only. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(c) the justification is attached with this notice. The acquisition will be conducted through the FAR Part 13 "Simplified Acquisition Procedures." The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 423430, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software. The business size standard is 250 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotation. A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not available. Closing date for submitting a capability statement is August 13, 2021 at 10:00am Eastern Time. All submissions should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov.