X-ways Software Uprgrade

The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to award a non-competitive, sole source firm-fixed contract to X-ways Software Technology AG, 50676 Cologne Germany, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source Available. The FBI requires upgrade of X-ways forensic software. Based on extensive market research conducted with knowledgeable individuals in Government and the related industry, X-way is the only manufacturer of the requested items. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotations, however, interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement and email this information by 12:00 noon EST on Monday, September 28, 2009. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.