SOLICITATION NOTICE
62 -- FORENSIC LIGHT SOURCE
- Notice Date
- 9/6/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Property Procurement and Management Section, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, 20535
- ZIP Code
- 20535
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ0037553
- Point of Contact
- Garland Crosby, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-324-9013, Fax 202-324-0570,
- E-Mail Address
-
clcu@fbi.gov
- Description
-  This is a Notice of Intent for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0037553, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-08. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business - Small Purchase Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 335129, and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with The SPEX Forensic Instruments Group, Edison, NJ 08820 for a Firm-Fixed price contract for four (4) forensic light scopes and four (4) wavelength tuner units with the following minimum characteristics: the systems should be capable of producing any wavelength of light from 300nm (Ultraviolet) to 1100nm (Infrared). The systems should use a remote wavelength controller for fine tuning the light. The systems should possess a light source powerful enough to adequately cover an adult shoe[print] impression. There should be a flexible liquid light guide to easily direct the light into position. The systems must be able to detect and reveal fingerprints (including blood prints and ninhydria prints); body fluids (ie. semen and saliva); hair; fibers; broken glass; bruises; wound enhancements and forged documents. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Concerned parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received prior to the closing date for offers will be considered for review by the Government. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (OCT 2000); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb. 2002) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (May 2002), Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (July 2002) with its offer. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form (SF) 1449 - Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items - - found on the Internet at http://www.gsa.gov/forms. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received shall be considered by the agency. Government will award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Submissions by Offerors are requested to be presented in two distinct sections, the FIRST being a technical offer to include specifications, diagrams, and performance capabilities as needed and a SECOND section to include item pricing and warranty information. Offerors will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items (Jan. 1999). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical ability to meet requirement, Price, and Warranty in descending order of importance. The destination is FOB to Quantico, VA 22135. All quotes and offers shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, September 16, 2002 OR submitted via facsimile at (202) 324-0570 [ in accordance with FAR clause 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (OCT 1997) ] by the same day and time. Quotes and offerors not received at the mail or fax location specified will be considered late/non-responsive in accordance with the FAR. Due to heightened security and scrutiny of mail entering Government buildings, offerors are encouraged [but NOT required] to use FedEx (Federal Express) to reduce possible delays in the delivery of quotes and offers. No hand deliveries will be accepted by the FBI. Quotations and offerors must state offeror name, address, and telephone number and be marked with solicitation number RFQ#0037253. The Government anticipates award to be made within two (2) weeks after closing.
- Record
- SN00159680-W 20020908/020906213321 (fbodaily.com)
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