7B--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

ees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7B20. Statement of Need � DERTSU Forensics Workstations USFWS/OLE/DERTSU requires updated computer forensics workstations to replace aging systems that no longer meet current investigative and technical demands. As digital evidence sizes grow and device types evolve, existing Storefront-approved computers lack the processing power, storage throughput, and expansion capacity necessary to run modern forensic tools effectively. Currently available standard systems do not meet mission requirements. Modern digital forensics workflows rely on high-performance CPUs, specialized controllers, integrated forensic bridges, and validated multi-drive configurations to efficiently process large datasets from phones, computers, cloud exports, and removable media. Without updated hardware, case processing times increase, backlogs expand, and investigative outcomes may be delayed, reducing OLE�s responsiveness to time-sensitive wildlife trafficking, environmental crimes, and other federal violations supported by digital evidence. Replacing the current workstations with modern, purpose-built forensic systems is essential to ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and evidentiary integrity. Updated workstations will allow DERTSU to maintain operational readiness, support emerging digital investigation techniques, and meet DOI�s performance, security, and mission requirements for law enforcement operations. DERTSU requires computers that meet or exceed the following specifications: � Operating System: Dual-boot Windows 11 Pro and SUMURI Paladin � Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with 16 Cores / 32 Threads � 96GB 5600 Mhz RAM � 3 or more 4TB NVME SSDs � NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card � LSI Card for SATA Expansion � Neousys Card for USB Expansion � 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub (2x USB-A, 2x USB-C) � 10 Port USB 2.0 Hub (USB-A) � Forensic Card Reader � Tableau T356789iu integrated Forensic Bridge � SATA Blu-Ray Burner � 2.5� Hot Swap Bay with Four (4) Removable Trays � 3.5� Hot Swap Bay for Five (5) Drives � 1300 Watt Power Supply Unit � Rated 80+ Gold This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: � Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the �Subject� line of your email. This notice will close on: 7/29/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.