GriffEye Analyze License and CS Operations Client
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to Magnet Forensics, LLC. This procurement is for the GriffEye Analyze License and CS Operations Client software, essential for the ongoing investigation of the Champlain Towers South condominium collapse. Interested parties must submit capability statements by March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Purpose & Scope
NIST's National Construction Safety Team (NCST) requires the renewal of its annual license for the Magnet Forensics/GriffEye CS Operations and client software. This forensic photo and video tagging software is critical for the continuity of the investigation into the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building. The software is used for evidence record-keeping and analysis.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR Subpart 13.106(b)(1)
- Duration: One-year base period with options for two additional years
- NAICS Code: 513210 – Software Publishers (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Sole Source Determination
NIST has determined that Magnet Forensics, LLC is the only capable source. The justification states that GriffEye Analyze License and CS Operations Client software is proprietary, developed and distributed solely by Magnet Forensics, with no authorized resellers. Using alternative software would jeopardize the clarity of evidence, create significant risks and delays, and incur unacceptable costs due to incompatibility and the need to extend the investigation beyond its proposed completion date.
Information for Interested Parties
This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for quotation or a solicitation. However, interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements must clearly identify their capability in writing. Responses, including contractor name, address, point of contact, UEI, business classification, and a capability statement, must be submitted via email to Collin Randall (Collin.Randall@nist.gov).
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET