Forensic Workstation Assembly and Configuration

The contract calls for the assembly and configuration of high-performance digital forensics workstations designed to meet strict forensic standards, featuring a dual-boot operating system setup to enable seamless switching between forensic and operational environments. Each workstation must integrate a forensic bridge to ensure tamper-proof data acquisition and maintain the integrity of digital evidence throughout the acquisition and analysis process. Validation procedures are required to certify that all systems comply with evidentiary requirements, ensuring chain of custody and admissibility in legal proceedings. The workstations must be built using commercially available, validated hardware and software components that support rapid data imaging, secure storage, and robust forensic tool compatibility. Performance benchmarks are expected to handle large-scale data sets efficiently without compromising speed or accuracy. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334118, issued by the Department of the Interior through It Goods Fws, with responses due by July 29, 2026. All work must be performed in compliance with federal digital forensic guidelines, and delivery timelines will be strictly enforced to support ongoing investigative operations.