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Notice of Sole Source - Engineering Support - CBP USBP DF Encat

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20124600Federal

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The contract involves a sole source intent to award engineering support services to PEN-LINK LTD for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), specifically for the U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters' Digital Forensic Enterprise Collection and Analysis Tool (DF EnCAT). This enterprise solution supports USBP’s digital forensics program by addressing operational gaps and requirements for border patrol missions. PEN-LINK LTD, the current provider under a previous acquisition, will continue delivering engineering support and database management to maintain the DF EnCAT software within the CBP cloud environment. The system handles telecommunications data relevant to digital forensic investigations, and uninterrupted support is critical for its ongoing functionality. To prevent any service gaps, a temporary 12-month bridge contract with PEN-LINK LTD is planned until a long-term contract can be established. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, other interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration in future requirements. Submissions must be emailed by March 12, 2021, to the contracting officer, Frank S. Duarte, and should demonstrate a company’s ability to fulfill the contract requirements. No phone inquiries or cost reimbursements for proposal preparation will be accepted, and the government retains sole discretion over whether to pursue a competitive procurement later. The contract falls under NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the Border Enforcement Contracting Division of the Department of Homeland Security, with the place of performance in Lincoln, Nebraska.

General Info

Sole source 12-month contract to PEN-LINK LTD for USBP digital forensics engineering support.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Lincoln, NE, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PostedFeb 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Border Enforcement Contracting Division

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Notice of Intent to award as a sole source to PEN-LINK LTD, for the requirement of engineering support for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Digital Forensic Enterprise Collection and Analysis Tool. The Digital Forensic Enterprise Collection and Analysis Tool (DF EnCAT) enterprise solution is utilized by USBP Headquarters to support its digital forensics program for the mitigation of identified gaps and to satisfy operational needs in support of Border Patrol operations. This system requires continued engineering support and database management services to maintain the software application within the CBP cloud environment. This support must be capable of managing, collecting and analyzing telecommunications type data such as data found in digital forensics investigations. The DF EnCAT solution currently in place has been provided by PEN-LINK LTD, under a separate acquisition action. In order to maintain the continuity of support without a gap in critical services, the engineering support services must continue to be provided by PEN-LINK LTD on a temporary basis under a 12-month bridge contract until such time as a longer-term contract is in place. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency for future requirements of this nature. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any vendors who believe they can provide the items and can provide proof of ability to meet the requirements should email their company's capabilities information to the attention of Frank S. Duarte, Contracting Officer (CO), at contact@example.gov, by March 12, 2021. Information submitted should support the company's capability to perform the work required. The Government shall not be responsible for costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement. Only email responses accepted. No phone calls.