SPECIAL NOTICE
U -- Intent to Sole Source UAS Digital Forensics Course
- Notice Date
- 7/2/2021 9:44:45 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 611420
— Computer Training
- Contracting Office
- FBI-JEH WASHINGTON DC 20535 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20535
- Solicitation Number
- DJF-21-0700-PR-0004150
- Response Due
- 7/13/2021 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/28/2021
- Point of Contact
- Adelle Bolton, Phone: 2562135014
- E-Mail Address
-
albolton@fbi.gov
(albolton@fbi.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. �The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a sole source, fixed-price contract to Spyder Forensics, LLC. located at 113 Hilltop Dr., Fairmount, WV. 26554 for the purchase of in person, instructor services of UAS Digital Forensics. The FBI�s Laboratory Division (LD), Terrorist Explosive Devices Analytical Center (TEDAC), is requesting the services of Mr. Robert Attoe of Spyder Forensics LLC., in support of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Digital Forensics course. Spyder Forensics LLC is an industry leader within the digital investigations community delivering contemporaneous instruction across the globe to federal, state and local law enforcement personnel, ensuring the curriculum and delivery concepts are of the highest standards within the industry. Robert Attoe has almost 20 years of experience developing and presenting training on Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Mobile Forensics and eDiscovery education programs for the global digital investigation�s community.� The requested instructor lead services lead by Mr. Robert Attoe, is to provide electronics engineer-forensic examiners and Supervisory Special Agents with the latest in UAS data extraction techniques, interpretation of data, advanced analysis techniques, report writing, presentation of evidence capable of acceptance in court, and administration of a final assessment.�� �� While conducting market research, it was determined there are limited vendors that provide this service, and none that match the qualifications and pedigree of Spyder Forensics LLC. �Of the companies found that did offer a UAS Digital Forensics courses, few specialize in UAS digital forensics and teach both the practice and how to perform the digital forensic work.� Of the limited vendors that might have been able to meet this requirement, none could provide the needed training at the requested venue located on the Redstone Arsenal, and to a specific group within the desired timeline (week of 07/26/2021). This notice will be distributed solely through the official U.S. Government System for Contract Opportunities (former FBO) website, Sam.gov.� Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the Sam.gov site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. �This is a small business set-aside, North American Classification System Code is 611420, Computer Training, size standard is $12,000,000, and the Product Service Code is U099, Education/ Training-Other. � The FBI intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).� This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, per FAR 5.207(16)(ii) all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. �All capability statements or quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Adelle Bolton by email.� The email address is albolton@fbi.gov Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. �Telephone requests will not be considered.� A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.� � All responses to this intent to sole source are due to the contracting officer by 05:00 PM EST on July 13, 2021, please.� System for Award Management (SAM) Requirement Vendors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (beta.SAM.gov) to receive government contracts.� The FBI uses a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM.� Please ensure that your company's SAM information is updated and accurate. �This includes TIN, EFT, DUNS, addresses, and contact information.� The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment.� Access to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Locations Performance under this contract may require access to FBI locations to provide some service, product, or perform some other official function of interest to the FBI.� Requirements, as identified below, to include approval by the FBI's Security Division, must be satisfied prior to access. �Contractors who will require escorted access, to include short-term, intermittent, or infrequent access, to an FBI facility must complete an ""Access of Non-FBI Personnel to FBI Facilities, Background Data Information Form,"" (FD 816), a ""Privacy Act of 1974 Acknowledgment Form"" (FD 484) and two Fingerprint Cards (FD 258). �Completed and accepted forms should be provided to the assigned Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), at least 10 business days prior to required access. FBI-0010 Warrantless Search - Contract Security Requirements from Acquisition Security Unit (ASU) All cleared personnel accessing information within FBI controlled space are required to execute an FBI Form FD 1001 Consent for Warrantless Searches of Department of Justice (DOJ) Workplaces as a condition of working at FBI facilities. The FBI's Director implemented the Attorney General's policy subjecting employees to warrantless physical searches of their offices or immediate workplaces within DOJ premises when authorized by the Attorney General (AG) or the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) based upon a determination that information the Department deems credible indicates that the employee: 1) is, or may be, disclosing classified information in an unauthorized manner; 2) has incurred excessive indebtedness or has acquired a level of affluence that cannot be reasonably explained by other information; 3) had the capability and opportunity to disclose classified information that is believed to have been lost or compromised to a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power; or 4) has repeatedly or significantly mishandled or improperly stored classified information. The search may extend to the entire office or workplace and anything within it that might 15F06720P0000929 Page 11 of 14 hold classified information, including locked containers (such as briefcases) and electronic storage media (such as computer disk and handheld computers), whether owned by the government, by the employee, or by a third party. The search may be conducted by appropriate FBI personnel and/or law enforcement officers, on an announced or unannounced basis, during the workday or after hours. If discovered during a search, evidence of misconduct - whether related to storage or classified information, storage of sensitive but unclassified information, or a crime - will be collected and reported to appropriate authorities. Contractor personnel who will meet the above criteria will be required to sign Form FD 1001 Consent for Warrantless Searches of Department of Justice (DOJ) Workplaces (attached) upon award and forward the executed form(s) to the assigned Contracting Officer's Representative designated in Section G of the solicitation if this is a formal solicitation or listed below. All forms will be retained by the FBI during the period the individual is providing services and two years after that individual's departure before final disposition is taken. FBI-0004 DOJ Residency Requirement - Contract Security Requirements from Acquisition Security Unit (ASU) DOJ Residency Requirement: All contractor personnel employed within the United States, both United States citizens and non-United States citizens, are required to meet the following residency requirements: For three of the five years immediately prior to applying for the specific contract position, the individual must have 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the United States overseas in a Federal or military capability; or 3) be a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas. The requirement may be waived for short term contractor personnel (performing duties for a cumulative total of 14 days or less) if there is a critical need for their specialized and unique skills. These individuals must, however, be United States citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens. DJAR-PGD-02-02B Non-U.S. Citizens Prohibited from Access to DOJ Information Technology (IT) Systems The Department of Justice (DOJ) will no longer permit the use of Non-U.S. citizens in the performance of this contract or commitment for any position that involves access to or development of any DOJ IT system.� By signing the contract or commitment document, the contractor agrees to this restriction with respect to all new employees utilized directly to perform duties on the contract. �Non-U.S. citizens currently employeed under this contract or commitment may continue performance unless otherwise directed by the Department of Justice. �No new, replacement or additional Non-U.S. citizens may be added to the contract without the express approval of the Department of Justice.� [In those instances where other non-IT requirements contained in the contract or commitment can be met by using Non-U.S. citizens, those requirements shall be clearly described.].� (End of Clause) Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability � Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) (a) None of the funds made available by the Department�s current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with a corporation � 1) convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government, or 2) that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.�� (b) By submitting a response to this solicitation, the offeror represents that, as of the date of this offer � 1) the offeror is not a corporation convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal or State law within the preceding 24 months; and, 2) the offeror is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal or State tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability.� � Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse- Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) None of the funds appropriated to the Department under its current Appropriations Act may be used to enter into a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with an entity that requires employees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information. �By submitting a response to this solicitation, the contractor certifies that it does not require employees or contractors of the contractor seeking to report fraud, waste, and abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.�
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/4dc5c8c53bda45358feb9b7dc259542b/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898, USA
- Zip Code: 35898
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 35898
- Record
- SN06050324-F 20210704/210702230110 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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