Notice of Intent to Solicit From a Single Source - Forensic Software

SOL #: 06c1f599759843dfaf1c0a1efffd3178Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Homeland Security

Place of Performance

Atlanta, GA

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Business Application Off The Shelf Software Delivered By Perpetual License, Which Also Encompasses Enterprise Level Software Enabling Mission Capability And Business Operational Support. (7A21)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 4, 2026
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Action Date
Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 AM

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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisitions (OAQ) on behalf of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order for Forensic Software to Magnet Forensics. This acquisition is deemed Law Enforcement Sensitive.

Scope of Work

This notice indicates HSI's intent to procure forensic software from Magnet Forensics. The justification for a sole source award is based on the determination that no resellers or distributors exist for the required product(s), and no other supplies or services can satisfy HSI's specific requirements.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
  • Intended Awardee: Magnet Forensics (located at 931 Monroe Drive NE Suite A102-340 Atlanta, GA 30308)
  • Award Date: On or before March 16, 2026
  • Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
  • Published: February 4, 2026
  • Response Date (for concerns): February 25, 2026

Justification

The sole source award will be made using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.5 procedures. The primary justification is the unavailability of alternative sources or resellers for the specialized forensic software required by HSI.

Additional Notes

This requirement is classified as Law Enforcement Sensitive. Consequently, only a redacted Sole Source Justification will be publicly posted after the award, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(i)(iii).

Questions or concerns regarding this Notice of Intent should be directed to the primary point of contact, Charles Maves, via email.

People

Points of Contact

charles mavesPRIMARY
charles.maves@ice.dhs.gov

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