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The U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Digital Intelligence, Inc. for 25 brand-name Tableau Forensic Write-Blocker kits, with an estimated value of $25,963.25, to support newly certified Computer Analysis Response Team forensic examiners. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 11.105(a)(1) due to the exclusive nature of the Tableau product line, which is the only system validated, deployed, and integrated into existing FBI forensic workflows, training materials, and infrastructure. Each complete kit includes the UltraBlock USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Forensic Write-Blocker, UltraBlock PCIe Write-Blocker Kit (T7u), TDA71 and TDA72 PCIe adapters for SSD and M.2 drives, and the UltraBlock USB 3.0 Forensic Card Reader with dual read-only and read/write functionality. Partial deliveries or incomplete configurations are strictly prohibited, and the full complement of components must be delivered in a single consolidated shipment. The contract period of performance is 12 months from the date of award, with delivery required at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, where FBI Digital Evidence Field Operations Unit personnel are stationed. Market research through the NASA SEWP database confirmed no alternative vendor can provide equivalent interoperable products without unacceptable delays, revalidation costs, and operational risk. The solicitation is structured as a total small business set-aside, with Digital Intelligence, Inc. implied as a small business entity. No options, extensions, or variable pricing are included, and the government will conduct acceptance at the delivery location based on compliance with technical specifications for write-block protection, forensic imaging, and media wiping. No formal packaging, marking, or preservation standards are specified beyond reliance on the original manufacturer’s labeling and serial traceability. Capability statements from potential respondents must demonstrate the ability to supply the exact, complete configuration, and while the contract is not competitive, submissions are accepted until May 12, 2026, with no formal evaluation factors or scoring criteria applied due to the sole-source nature of the award.
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Redstone Arsenal, AL, USASet-Aside
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SPECIAL NOTICE – NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
Title: Brand‑Name Tableau Forensic Write‑Blocker Kits
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Operational Technology Division (OTD) Digital Evidence Field Operations Unit (DEFO)
Notice Type: Special Notice – Intent to Award Sole Source (Brand‑Name Only)
NAICS Code: 334118 – Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code: 7A21 – IT and Telecom – Business Application Software (Hardware Components)
Proposed Contractor: Digital Intelligence, Inc. 17165 West Glendale Drive New Berlin, WI 53151
Estimated Value: $25,963.25
Contract Type: Firm Fixed‑Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: From date of award – 12 months
Description of Requirement
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to procure 25 brand‑name Tableau Forensic Write‑Blocker kits to support newly certified Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) forensic examiners. These devices are required for:
- Write‑block protection of original digital evidence
- Creation, verification, and preservation of forensic images
- Forensic wiping of digital media prior to imaging
Required brand‑name Tableau components include:
- UltraBlock USB 3.0 to IDE/SATA Forensic Write‑Blocker Kit
- UltraBlock PCIe Write‑Blocker Kit (T7u)
- TDA71 PCIe Card SSD Adapter
- TDA72 PCIe M.2 SSD Adapter
- UltraBlock USB 3.0 Forensic Card Reader (Read‑Only and Read/Write modes)
The FBI intends to award a single firm‑fixed‑price contract for all required components. Partial orders, partial fulfillment, or incomplete configurations will not be accepted.
Authority
This acquisition will be conducted under:
- FAR 6.302‑1 – Only One Responsible Source
- FAR 11.105(a)(1) – Brand‑Name Only
Rationale for Sole Source
Digital Intelligence, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Tableau Write‑Blocker product line. The Tableau devices:
- Are the only models validated and deployed within CART/DEFO operations
- Meet all required technical specifications for forensic imaging
- Are fully compatible with existing workflows, training materials, and infrastructure
- Have established training packets and video demonstrations already in use
Market research conducted through the NASA SEWP contract holder database confirmed that no other vendor can provide an equivalent product meeting FBI interoperability, training, and technical requirements. Introducing an alternative product would require extensive testing, validation, and retraining, resulting in delays, increased cost, and operational risk.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES OR PROPOSALS
Interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide brand‑name Tableau Write‑Blocker kits that meet all specifications listed above. Capability statements must clearly demonstrate the ability to provide all required components in a single, consolidated delivery.
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