Department of Homeland Security Awarded a Contract to CIPHERTRACE INC for $237,930.00

Summary of Award

CipherTrace Inc. has been awarded a four-year firm-fixed-price contract by the Investigative Support Division (ISD) for the purchase of CipherTrace Inspector subscriptions. The contract, with a total obligation of $33,990, includes a base year and three one-year option periods, with a total potential value of $237,930. The contract was signed on September 9, 2021, and the period of performance is from September 9, 2021, to September 30, 2024.

CipherTrace Inc. is a U.S.-owned business based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in software publishers. The company offers IT and telecom management tools/products, including hardware and perpetual license software. The recipient of the contract has a parent recipient name of CipherTrace Inc and falls under categories such as Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, and Special Designations.

The contract was awarded by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Secret Service. The funding agency is also the Department of Homeland Security, with the same sub-agency. The contract falls under the product or service code 7F20, which pertains to IT and telecom management tools/products. The NAICS code for the contract is 511210, which corresponds to software publishers. The contract was not competed, as only one source was considered for the award. The contract type is firm-fixed-price, and there was no preference used in the evaluation process. The contract does not involve any fair opportunity limitations, and there is no requirement for a subcontracting plan. The contract includes three transactions. The first transaction, dated September 9, 2021, has a transaction amount of $33,990 and is the initial award of the contract. The second transaction, dated July 25, 2022, with a transaction amount of $0, represents a modification (P00001) to the contract. The third transaction, dated April 3, 2025, with a transaction amount of $0, signifies another modification (P00002) to the contract. Overall, the awarded contract between the U.S. federal government and CipherTrace Inc. for CipherTrace Inspector subscriptions is a significant investment in IT and telecom management tools/products. The contract provides CipherTrace Inc. with a stable revenue stream over the four-year period, supporting the company's operations and growth in the software publishing industry.