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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 17, 2004 FBO #1117
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- Pier 2.3 Iris Reader or Equal

Notice Date

12/15/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334419 — Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), FTS, Sonoran Area Team, 5665 N. Scottsdate Rd., F135, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250-5912
 

ZIP Code

85250-5912
 

Solicitation Number

9TZ05JAL004
 

Response Due

12/23/2004
 

Archive Date

1/7/2005
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared by the General Services Administration on behalf of the Department of Army's Battle Command Battle Lab, Fort Huachuca, AZ under solicitation no. 9TZ05JAL004 in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and the test program in FAR Subpart 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-25 effective November 4, 2004. This is a full and open procurement under NAICS Code 334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. NOTE: Section 508 does not apply to this requirement. Requirements: Provide the following equipment on a Firm Fixed Price Contract: Quantity of 41, - Brand Name or Equal Handheld Pier 2.3 Iris Reader - SecuriMetrics Portable Iris Enrollment & Recognition (PIER) Device, (Configured for BAT integration). Iris read shall have the following characteristics: Light weight, less than 20 ounces and not to exceed 7 x 3.75" x 1.50". Unit should fit easily into the user's hand or on a small surface. These characteristics are critical to the iris reader in order for it to function properly with the Biometric Automated Tool (BAT) Kits. BAT is being utilized to identify individuals at multiple checkpoints both in and out of combat zones. This is the US Army's first completely portable identification processing system, complete with the solicited handheld iris scanner. The kit consists of a laptop computer, the iris scanner, a digital camera, and a fingerprint reader. The device shall capture a 500 dot per inch image of a fingerprint of an individual for the processing system. While acquiring a photograph the devise is illuminating the iris with IR light. All of the data is loaded into a file on the laptop. The fingerprint images, the digital photos used in facial recognition, and the iris scans complete the digital identification dossier. The required delivery date shall be no later than 14 days after receipt of contract. Earlier delivery is requested. Place of delivery and acceptance is: Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613. FOB destination. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (January 2004) is hereby incorporated by reference. The Government will award the resulting contract based on a firm fixed price arrangement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous, representing the best value to the Government, delivery time and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Evaluation will be based on (1) Technical Fit to and capability of the proposed solution to the BAT KIT. (2) Delivery Terms - ability to beat the 14 day required delivery schedule with a realistic and firm shorter delivery due date. (3) Price. (4) Past Performance information submitted for work in fulfillment of similar requirements. Please provide at least two examples, with a brief description, of previous or ongoing work that demonstrates your firm's past performance. These factors are listed in descending order of importance. Delivery and technical, when combined, are significantly more important than price and past performance, both when taken separately and when combined. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (May 2004) with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (October 2003), is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (October 2004), is hereby incorporated by reference with applicable paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract. Type of Contract: A firm fixed price, definite quantity; definite delivery contract will be awarded. Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 14 days after receipt of contract. The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is currently unrated. The potential awardee is required to register in the IT Solutions Shop at http://it-solutions.gsa.gov for post-award processing and must be registered with Central Contractor Registration. Proposal responses and inquiries will only be accepted electronically via email at phil.montgomery@gsa.gov. All proposals must be received by December 23, 2004, 5:00 PM PST.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Zip Code: 85613

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00722141-W 20041217/041215212222 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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