D--NOTICE OF INTENT - MAGNET FORENSICS, LLC
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 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Headquarters Procurement Services, on behalf of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), intends to award a sole source contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC. This Notice of Intent is for proprietary Magnet and GreyKey investigative software products and services to support the OIG's Office of Investigations (OI) Cyber Investigations and Forensic Analysis (CIFA) unit. Responses from interested parties are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for various proprietary Magnet and GreyKey investigative software products and services. These tools will enable the processing of digital data collected, seized, or received in support of the OI CIFA unit. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 513210 – Software Publishers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.102 (Restricting Competition) under 41 U.S.C. 1901, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 12.201-1).
- Duration: Three years, consisting of one base year and potentially two option years.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026 (15 calendar days from the publication date).
- Published: May 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility or other remote location.
Additional Notes
This is a notice of intent and not a request for competitive proposals; no solicitation is available. Interested parties may submit a capability statement and pricing information for consideration. Responses must be in writing and delivered by e-mail to the Contract Specialist at ellen.baptist@hq.doe.gov. The e-mail subject line must be: Response to Notice of Intent – 89303026NIG000060. The Government reserves the right to cancel the sole source award and will consider information received solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. No telephone requests will be accepted.