Synology DiskStations

The Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Homeland Security Investigations Cyber Crimes Center, awarded a firm-fixed-price delivery order to Impres Technology for a total value of $727,423.95. This procurement was conducted as a 100 percent small business set-aside via the NASA SEWP V IDIQ vehicle. The contract provides for the acquisition of brand-name Synology DiskStation hardware, specifically the DS3622xs+ 12-bay units, 12TB SATA HDDs, and 16GB DDR4 ECC RAM modules. These systems are designated for use by the Computer Forensics Unit to support secure forensic evidence storage, large-scale case management, and high-performance imaging and analysis operations. The award was made on a brand-name basis under FAR 16.507-7 following market research conducted between February and May 2026, which determined that only Synology products could meet the agency's strict requirements for forensic integrity, security, and multi-user access. To maintain the chain of custody and protect sensitive digital evidence, the systems will operate independently from the DHS Enterprise Network. While the contracting office is located in Irving, Texas, the place of performance is identified as Fairfax, California. The procurement includes specific line items for the hardware and associated shipping and handling to ensure uninterrupted forensic operations in both lab and field environments.