Search Warrant Case Management System
ID: WarrantRFI2025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICECRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20224, USA
Timeline
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    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 22, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) division, is seeking information on developing a Search Warrant Case Management System to enhance their operational capabilities during enforcement actions. The system must include portable devices, a centralized computing unit, and a secure closed network to efficiently inventory, document, and process evidence at search warrant locations, while ensuring data security and compliance with IRS requirements. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency and accountability of IRS-CI operations, with interested vendors invited to submit their capabilities and contact information by January 20, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can reach out to Bradley Luker at bradley.luker@ci.irs.gov or Louis Norvell at louis.norvell@ci.irs.gov.

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The Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify technology companies capable of developing a search warrant case management system for law enforcement operations. This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). The desired system should include portable devices, a centralized computing unit, and a secure closed network to inventory, document, and process evidence efficiently during search warrant operations. Essential features include the capability to log seized evidence, capture photos and videos, maintain participant rosters, and generate reports compatible with IRS forms. The solution must be deployable on-site, avoiding cloud storage, and include encryption for data transfer. Interested parties are invited to respond via email by January 20, 2025, with their capabilities and contact information. The IRS-CI emphasizes that all submissions become government property and may undergo discussions with potential offerors for clarification. Overall, this RFI aims to enhance the operational efficiency and accountability of IRS-CI during enforcement actions while exploring technological advancements in evidence management.
The document outlines technical questions for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) related to contracting strategies, recommended technology, and cost estimations. It seeks recommendations for contracting strategies and potential devices or software that could be utilized. Additionally, it highlights the importance of identifying technical features that may be beneficial for the project. A critical component of the inquiry is a request for cost estimates covering a Base Year and four Option Years, noting that these estimates are non-binding. The focus of these queries reflects a structured approach to assess vendor capabilities and potential solutions that would align with government needs, ultimately aiming to ensure effective planning and budgeting within the RFP framework. This structured inquiry aids in the thorough evaluation of proposals in compliance with federal grant and local/state RFP requirements.
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