SOLICITATION NOTICE
62 -- alternate forensic light source
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2002
- 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
- RFQ0033752
- Response Due
- 8/19/2002
- Archive Date
- 9/3/2002
- Point of Contact
- Garland Crosby, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-324-9013, Fax 202-324-0570,
- E-Mail Address
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clcu@fbi.gov
- Description
-  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0033752, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2000-07. 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. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract for seventy (70) forensic alternate light source (ALS) units with the following minimum specifications: Design /Construction and Weight: The equipment shall be portable, compact and substantial enough to sustain the rigors of transport in a vehicle as well as aboard commercial aircraft. Lightweight equipment less than thirty-five (35) pounds, self-contained in a durable sturdy carrying case with heavy duty lockable closures is required. There shall be one or more carrying handles which fold flat or into a recess. The equipment shall be shipped as baggage in the shipping baggage department or as carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment as necessary. The ability to mount the equipment on a tripod is not required but desired. External Fixtures: External fixtures to include latches, handle(s), controls, fittings, etc. shall be substantial enough to sustain the rigors of transport in a vehicle as well as encounters during shipping in commercial transport. Internal design/construction shall be secure and not easily disconnected or dislodged to allow malfunction. Any color type product is acceptable, except the product shall not be highly reflective or brightly colored. Carry-On and Baggage Shipment: The carrying case shall be capable of being shipped as a carry-on in the overhead compartment, and as baggage in the baggage department of an aircraft, etc., and shall contain the ALS and all the accessories necessary for operation of the equipment. A sturdy, durable exterior carrying case is required to withstand the rigors of transport. The maximum exterior dimensions of this configuration are set forth below under Dimensions and Portability. The carrying case containing the ALS will be subjected to an impact test wherein it will be dropped from a loading deck onto an asphalt surface (approximately thirty-two (32) inches high), followed by a basic functionality test of the ALS. Wavelengths: The light source must employ multiple user selectable (tunable) visible wavelengths, at least one broad bandwidth and several narrow bandwidths, controlled by a durable internally mounted filter system (rather than separate user changeable filters needed to produce each individual wavelength). The wavelength in use must be easily determined by an indicator system, such as a digital readout. Lamp: The light source (lamp) must be a high intensity (350 watts or greater) light with an extended life [fifty (50) hours minimum] capable of producing light in the visible and ultra-violet ranges. Specifically, wavelengths required will include: ultra-violet capability (300 to 400 nm) and several (4 or 5) visible wavelengths (400 to 600 nm). The lamp(s) must be capable of being changed with minimum effort requiring a minimal number of tools not limited to or specific to the unit/manufacturer (e.g. common screwdriver(s), wrench(es), plier(s), etc.). At least two lamps must be supplied with the unit: the operational lamp in the unit and a single extra replacement lamp with storage of the replacement lamp within the carrying case preferred; Light Transmission: The light transmission shall be via a flexible cable (liquid and/or fiber optic light guide) at least two (2) meters in length and substantial enough to withstand normal rigors of crime scene use (being accidentally stepped on, etc.). The cable/light guide must be capable of supporting the use of white light for extended periods of time and must be storable within the carrying case of the unit. A single cable for use with all supplied wavelengths is desired, however, if separate cables/light guides are necessary for visible and ultra violet, respectively, both must meet the above requirements of size, sturdiness and storability within the shipping/carrying case. The unit must be supplied with a power cord of reasonable length (3 meters minimum). A power converter will be required for overseas use and may be separate or built in (preferred). If separate, it must fit within the carrying case. Dimensions and Portability: The outside dimensions of the carrying case (containing the ALS) shall not exceed, 20 inches long by 12 inches wide by 12 inches high with an aggregate of not more than 44 inches and no one dimension exceeding 20 inches to include handles, latches and fixtures (such as controls, fittings and indicator lights/devices) attached and/or integral to the unit. The light transmission cable shall be a minimum of two (2) meters in length. This cable shall be storable within the carrying case of the product. The power cord must not be less than three (3) meters in length. If detachable, it must be storable within the carrying case. If the power cord is an integral part of the unit, it must be securable to prevent damage. Note: Transport of the carrying case and the ALS may often be by shipping in packing crates/cases, separately on commercial air travel or carried in a truck/crime scene vehicle which may or may not be well padded. The product shall have ease of handling and carrying for extended periods of time. Ease of Use: The product must be simple to operate, the light source easily changed (not requiring tools or extensive disassembly) and simple to calibrate if calibration is necessary before each use. The light source/cable must be capable of supporting the use of white light for extended periods of time. The ALS equipment will be used primarily for crime scene use and not as a stationary unit in an evidence room or laboratory. Accordingly a compact, easily handled ALS is desired. The ALS shall be ?user-friendly? and simple to operate with instructions that allow a full range of use with a reasonable amount of study with little or no requirement for calibration before use. The ALS shall have an easily understood control panel with an easily read wavelength indicator; Training on the offered equipment must be provided by the contractor. Sample units will be accepted from offerors. 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 (May 2002) with its offer. 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. 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 bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, August 19, 2002. Fax quotations will be accepted at (202) 324-0570, and must state offeror name, address, and telephone number and be marked with solicitation number RFQ#0033752. Award to be made within one (1) month after closing.
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