Notice of Intent to Sole Source The LIFT System

The Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Acquisition Management, plans to award a sole source contract to Forensic Photonics LLC for the procurement of the LIFT System, a Latent Imaging Fluorescence Technology device. This decision follows regulations restricting competition under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and is intended to fulfill a requirement for a highly specialized fluorescence imaging system that can capture latent prints with exceptional precision and speed. The system offers advanced optical engineering to ensure high-quality, repeatable imaging outcomes that support workflow efficiency, reduce case backlogs, and maintain a secure digital chain of custody. The acquisition is expected to exceed $20,000 and will be delivered to a specified location in Orlando, Florida. The contract is set out as a presolicitation notice with a response deadline approximately one week from the posting date. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 334516, and the Procurement Point of Contact is Chris Jackson at the ICE office in Irving, Texas. There are no set-aside provisions applied to this award, and the quantity sought is one unit of the LIFT System. This sole source action emphasizes the unique capabilities and proprietary nature of the product, justifying the direct award without competitive solicitation.