Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Forensic Software
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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisitions (OAQ) on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order to GetData (14 Village Circle, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266) for Forensic Software. The award is anticipated on or before March 16, 2026, utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5 procedures.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, which also encompasses enterprise-level software enabling mission capability and business operational support, specifically Forensic Software.
Justification for Sole Source
The OAQ intends to award this sole source purchase to GetData because there are no resellers or distributors for the required product(s), and no other supplies or services are able to satisfy HSI's requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before March 16, 2026
- Contracting Agency: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (HSI)
- Intended Vendor: GetData
- Product/Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Published Date: February 4, 2026
- Response Date for Concerns: February 16, 2026
Special Considerations
- The requirement is determined to be Law Enforcement Sensitive.
- Once awarded, only a redacted Sole Source Justification will be posted in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(i)(iii).
Point of Contact
Questions or concerns regarding this notice should be sent to charles maves at charles.maves@ice.dhs.gov.