Executive Summary

Paragon Micro executed an urgent and compelling FBI emergency technology procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic under NASA SEWP V GSS V8.

Supporting continued FBI operations nationwide, Paragon delivered 18,240 TAA-compliant technology assets sourced from 19 OEM partners to 75 locations across the continental United States without technical deviations, delays, or performance deficiencies.

Mission Challenge

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the FBI required rapid technology refreshes and expansion to maintain operational continuity across its distributed field offices.

The requirement included:

• Workstations and desktops
• Thin clients and notebooks
• Storage and networking equipment
• Cables, connectors, and accessories
• Audio-video equipment
• Secure peripherals and encrypted storage

The acquisition required urgent execution, nationwide logistics coordination, strict alignment with compliance requirements, and high-volume asset tracking under emergency conditions.

Technical Scope

The delivered solution intersected multiple IT hardware domains, including:

• Desktop systems
• Storage systems
• Networking equipment
• Video and audio equipment

Specific products included:

• Laptops and monitors
• Headsets and webcams
• Smartcard readers
• Encrypted and non-encrypted external SSD storage
• Audio soundbars
• Secure KVM switches
• Network equipment and peripherals

All products were Trade Agreements Act-compliant and aligned with federal procurement requirements.

Execution and Logistics Management

Paragon project-managed the entire engagement end-to-end.

Responsibilities included:

• Liaison and negotiation with 19 OEM partners
• Supply chain coordination during pandemic disruption
• Nationwide shipment management to 75 locations
• Barcode asset tag application prior to shipment
• Creation of electronic cross referenced asset files

Each asset file included:

• Model number
• Warranty coverage date
• Serial number
• FBI property number
• Delivery location

This ensured traceability, accountability, and streamlined property management for the FBI.

Performance Metrics

The order was placed on September 14, 2022, and fully executed within the required timeframe under urgent and compelling conditions.

Why This Matters

Paragon Micro demonstrated the ability to manage complex, multi-OEM, high-volume federal procurements under emergency conditions while ensuring full traceability and zero performance deviation.

This engagement reflects Paragon’s capacity to execute urgent nationwide deployments that sustain critical federal operations during crisis environments.