Forensics Evidence Management System (FEM) Development

The Bureau of Industry and Security under the Department of Commerce is seeking a subcontractor to design and implement a secure Forensics Evidence Management System (FEM) that handles digital forensic evidence with rigorous standards for chain-of-custody tracking, role-based access controls, end-to-end encryption, and full compliance with established forensic protocols. The system must ensure data integrity, prevent unauthorized access or tampering, and support auditability throughout the evidence lifecycle, aligning with federal and industry guidelines for digital investigations. Subcontractors must respond by May 20, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, under NAICS code 518210 for data processing, hosting, and related services. The contract is structured exclusively as a subcontract, with no set-aside preferences indicated. Performance location and point of contact details are not specified, but the system must be deployable and operable in environments governed by Department of Commerce security requirements. Interested parties can access the full solicitation through the provided SAM.gov link.