Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Magnet Forensics

    DEPARTMENT OF STATE
    Sol. 19TH2026P0412JustificationWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    POSTED
    Feb 4, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    518210
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    7J20
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of State is seeking a justification for other than full and open competition for services provided by Magnet Forensics through Data Expert (Thailand) Co., Ltd. This contractor uniquely offers advanced mobile data extraction tools essential for U.S. law enforcement, addressing urgent needs in evidence collection amidst rising financial crimes.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    19TH2026P0412
    Notice Type
    Justification
    Posted Date
    February 4, 2026
    Response Deadline
    NAICS Code
    518210AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    7J20
    Contract Code
    1900
    Issuing Office
    US EMBASSY BANGKOK
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20520
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Award information

    Award Date
    January 28, 2026

    Description

    Magnet Forensics is uniquely qualified to provide these services and represent the best value to the Government, based upon the following: (a) Data Expert (Thailand) Co.,Ltd. is the only contractor whom we can extend the service for the U.S. Law Enforcement to ensure the correct training and equipment are provided to meet investigative mission of U.S. Law Enforcement and its partners. (b) Advanced smartphone encryption introduces additional challenges for U.S. law enforcement. Mobile Devices are a major source of evidence and obtaining that evidence can be difficult. Magnet Forensics through Data Expert (Thailand) Co., Ltd. offer industry leading mobile data extraction tools for the iOS platform and can offer full file and same day data extraction. Expanded support provides the ability to access critical evidence that goes beyond iOS, to include device support for leading Android devices. Increased financial crimes in the Region combined with the legitimate threat of a peer competitor gaining influence in this domain threatens to negatively impact the agency's mission in the country and necessitate urgency in this procurement. Due to the sensitive nature of this technology for use in investigations, it is prudent to avoid disclosing the agency's need publicly. (c) Data Expert (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is appointed an authorized reseller and provision of service support from Magnet Forensics, the direct U.S. and Canadian manufacturer of all products trademark through Cyber Forensic and Investigation Co., Ltd. in Thailand. (d) Data Expert (Thailand) Co., Ltd. provides Magnet GrayKey, Magnet Fastrak, Magnet AXIOM Premier and Magnet Automate Essentials, professional services consulting and support services with Magnet's end user license agreement and partner agreement.

    Key dates

    1. February 4, 2026Posted Date
    2. January 28, 2026Award Date

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