Notice of Intent to Sole Source - TRM Labs - Increase ceiling of IDIQ contract
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 Homeland Security (DHS), specifically Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Cyber Crimes Center (C3), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to TRM Labs, Inc. This action aims to increase the ceiling of an existing single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (70CMSD22D00000002) for TRM forensic software and support services. These services are critical for assisting in criminal investigations.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for TRM forensic software and support services to aid HSI C3 in its criminal investigations. This involves leveraging TRM Labs' specialized capabilities in forensic analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Modification to existing IDIQ: 70CMSD22D00000002)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Questions/Concerns Due: February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET
- Published: January 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Contracting Officer has determined that TRM Labs is the only reasonably available source for these capabilities. Any questions or concerns regarding this sole source intent should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Bryan Ford, at bryan.j.ford@ice.dhs.gov. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is at the government's discretion.