Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specifically the Operational Technology Division (OTD) Digital Evidence Field Operations Unit (DEFO), intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Digital Intelligence, Inc. for 25 brand-name Tableau Forensic Write-Blocker kits. This acquisition, valued at an estimated $25,963.25, is crucial for equipping newly certified Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) forensic examiners. Responses from interested parties demonstrating the ability to provide these specific brand-name kits are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Tableau Forensic Write-Blocker kits are essential for write-block protection of original digital evidence, creation and verification of forensic images, and forensic wiping of digital media. The FBI requires specific brand-name Tableau components, including:
- 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) Partial orders or incomplete configurations will not be accepted. The place of performance is Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Value: $25,963.25
- Period of Performance: 12 months from date of award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (Note: This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: May 4, 2026
Rationale for Sole Source
This acquisition is conducted under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) and FAR 11.105(a)(1) (Brand-Name Only). Digital Intelligence, Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the Tableau Write-Blocker product line. These devices are the only models validated and deployed within CART/DEFO operations, meet all technical specifications, and are fully compatible with existing workflows, training, and infrastructure. Market research confirmed no other vendor could provide an equivalent product meeting FBI interoperability, training, and technical requirements without significant delays, increased costs, and operational risks.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for quotes or proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the brand-name Tableau Write-Blocker kits that meet all listed specifications in a single, consolidated delivery.