CFID V3 - Covert Forensic Imaging Device with SkySafe
ID: N6328525QSType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNCIS QUANTICO VAQUANTICO, VA, 22134-2253, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTE (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7B20)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/99f41db874c445f887ab06b8543a13d3/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), is seeking to procure five Covert Forensic Imaging Devices (CFID V3) from SkySafe, aimed at enhancing forensic capabilities in drone-related investigations. This procurement is critical due to the increasing incidents involving drones, particularly those impacting U.S. Navy vessels, as the NCIS currently lacks the necessary tools for rapid forensic analysis. The contract will be awarded based on a sole source justification under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), emphasizing the unique specifications of the CFID that no other commercially available device can meet. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by August 7, 2025, with evaluations based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Jessyca Whittekiend at jessyca.whittekiend@ncis.navy.mil or Saniyyah Jones-Montague at saniyyah.jonesmontague@NCIS.NAVY.MIL.

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    Brand Name Justification - SkySafe_Redacted.pdf
    The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is seeking approval for a sole source contract to acquire the Covert Forensic Imaging Device (CFID) with SkySafe, essential for advanced drone-related incident investigations. The CFID, provided by SCG Canada Inc. through authorized distributor Teel Technologies, is uniquely designed for military and law enforcement applications, enabling extraction and preview of critical data from UAVs, including SIM cards and flight logs. The contract, valued in the FY 2025 appropriation, will be awarded based on justification under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), citing that only SCG Canada can meet the government's specific forensic requirements. The rise in drone incidents necessitates this capability for rapid local investigations, as no comparable commercially available devices exist. A market review indicates adequate competition among small business resellers, with plans to reassess for future procurements to enhance competition. The urgency and unique specifications of the CFID underscore the necessity of this sole source acquisition for the NCIS.
    RFQ N6328525QS127 - SkySafe.pdf
    The document serves as a solicitation for a firm fixed-price contract by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) for five Covert Forensic Imaging Devices (CFID V3) made by SkySafe. This procurement addresses the growing need for advanced forensic capabilities in drone-related investigations, particularly following incidents involving drones crashing into US Navy vessels. The solicitation specifies that NCIS currently lacks the ability to rapidly conduct forensic analyses of such incidents, necessitating the acquisition of the CFID, the only commercially available device of its kind. The document outlines the procurement process, requiring quotes to be submitted by August 7, 2025, with a focus on small businesses. Offers will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Key provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) are incorporated throughout, emphasizing compliance with regulations and stipulations required for government contracts. The document also cites the need for proper identification and reporting of unique items delivered under the contract. Overall, the solicitation reflects the government's effort to enhance drone investigation capabilities while adhering to regulatory and procurement standards in federal acquisitions.
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