Archival Message Retention
ID: 20135124Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

IT and Telecom - End User: Help Desk;Tier 1-2,Workspace,Print,Output,Productivity Tools (HW/Perp SW) (7E20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f074d63d8bc64eabade23a0820236b50/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking a contractor for the Archival Message Retention project, which involves the Mystic Message Archival Tool. This tool is designed to collect, ingest, and preserve text message records (SMS/MMS) from CBP's government-furnished equipment (GFE) mobile devices, ensuring that only relevant messages are captured directly from wireless carriers like AT&T FirstNet and Verizon Wireless. The importance of this procurement lies in its ability to securely store text message records in a cloud-based environment without requiring additional software or hardware on the GFE devices. Interested parties can reach out to Dawn Ford at dawn.m.ford@cbp.dhs.gov or call 202-344-2845 for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dawn Ford
    (202) 344-2845
    dawn.m.ford@cbp.dhs.gov
    Files
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    LSJ Archive Message Retention_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to award a task order to 3rd Eye Technologies for a Mystic Message archival tool to comply with a Department of Homeland Security mandate for SMS and MMS message retention. The procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6 due to the unique capabilities of 3rd Eye Technologies' solution, which does not require installation on individual mobile devices, thus accommodating both smartphones and basic cell phones used by the agency. The anticipated contract value is approximately $2.57 million, with significant cost savings compared to other available options.
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