Forensics Training

The FBI awarded a sole source purchase order to Magnetic Forensics USA, Inc. for annual passes to Magnet Forensic Training, covering the period from July 3, 2019, to July 2, 2020. The contract, valued at $49,950, provides 12 annual passes to training focused on the use of the proprietary Magnet AXIOM tool, which is essential for conducting various levels of forensic analysis, including basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques. The sole source justification was based on the proprietary nature of the software and training, with no authorized resellers available, and confirmed through a market survey as the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements under FAR Part 6.302-1. This procurement was designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under the NAICS code 511210, related to software publishing. The contract is managed by the FBI’s Department of Justice office in Washington, DC, with Deborah F. Chin serving as the contracting officer. The training is critical to FBI personnel for effectively utilizing the Magnet AXIOM tool, underscoring the importance of specialized, vendor-specific education to support forensic operations within the agency.