Intent to Sole Source Silicon Forensics

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, specifically the Washington Field Office under the Department of Justice, intends to sole source a contract to Silicon Forensics for the purchase of three SiForce X forensic workstations. This procurement, identified by solicitation number SHOP-PR-23-000423, is estimated at 22,000 dollars. The acquisition is pursued as a sole source under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) because Silicon Forensics is deemed uniquely qualified to provide the necessary processing power, storage, and write-blocking capabilities essential for digital evidence processing. The opportunity is categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334111. While the agency intends to utilize a sole source, all responsible sources were invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to Contracting Officers David P. Yates and Samantha L. Schottler by the response deadline of July 28, 2023.