59 -- LanForge Fire Test Hardware and Software

This notice is being publicized in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101 requiring Contracting Officers to disseminate information for proposed contract actions expected to exceed $25,000. Further in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 it is the intent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make award to the Candela Technologies. The intended contract will provide for a fully operational LanForge Fire Network testing and analysis chassis and its associated components. The Candela Technologies Incorporated hardware and software will be used by the Office of Investigative Technology to perform traffic simulations for internet data utilized in the performance of internet case investigations. The hardware/software and its functions are proprietary to Candela Technologies, Inc. As a result Candela Technologies Inc. is the only responsible source to provide the necessary hardware/software to meet the requirements of the DEA.