U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

66 -- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 70187 DUE 051497 POC Nancy J Hill, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-2205 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; proposals/bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70187, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular #90-44. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3821 and the Business Size standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract for a video measuring microscope system. The system shall consist of the following: A high resolution digital color video camera with a minimum pixel array of 768 X 494. A motor driven, 5:1 zoom lens (or greater) with software driven autocalibration. The optics shall allow a magnification range of at least 14X-250X with the use of adapters. There shall be an autofocus capability. System software shall operate under a Windows or Windows 95 operating environment and shall include: Image storage, overlay, comparison and print capabilities. Image storage shall be possible in standard formats including GIF, TIF, JPG, TGA, and BMP. Live video display on computer monitor. Computer generated, calibrated targets to allow accurate alignment of features and edges to optical centerline. General purpose dimensional measurement software with icon driven measurement capabilities and will be CAD compatable. Self optimizing edge analysis. Control of the light source(s) back to settings previous selected by the operator. On-line "Help" functions. Detailed software and system manuals shalll be supplied. Capability for software driven, automated part measurement. System workstation shall be an IBM compatable computer with a Pentium computer with a 133 MHz or faster CPU. It will include at least 16MB RAM, 1.44MB floppy drive, 1G hard drive, two serial ports, one parallel port and a 17" or larger, high resolution SVGA monitor and graphics card. The system will allow for the attachment of a color video printer allowing hard copy documentation of video images. System stage: Precision mechanical bearing XYZ stage with DC servomotor drives and three axis joystick control. The measuring stage shall have travel distances of at least 12 inches in the x-direction, 6 inches in the y-direction, 8 inches in the z-direction and shall be capable of supporting loads of at least thirty pounds without damage or loss of function. The system will have a measuring accuracy of at least U95= (3 +L/125) microns in the X-Y plane and U95= (5 +L/150) microns in Z-direction. (Where L=measuring length in millimeters and measured at 20oC and 200X magnification.) The system shall include at least the following types of light sources: Backlight with at least a 100 watthalogen light source and variable intensity transformer. Coaxial Frontlight with at least a 100 watt halogen light source and variable intensity transformer. A multiring/multisector LED (light emitting diode) light source allowing uniform, multiple angle incident illumination with respect to the z-axis (multiring) and multiple direction illumination with respect to the x-y plane (multisector). The light source will have a minimum of eight rings and eight sectors. A workstation will be supplied which shall include a granite base, sit down stand, and a separate control station for location of computer and accessories. The system will be installed by the supplier. The supplier of the system will be responsible for training Laboratory personnel how to properly operate the new system. The system will include a one year warranty. This system is to be installed in the FBI Laboratory located in Washington, DC. The following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995). Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications (Mar 1996) 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 (Oct 1995). The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Spec, and Price in descending order of importance. All bids shall be submitted to the address listed on line number seven no later than 4:30 p.m. EST, May 14, 1997. Bids can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031. Award to be made within one (1) week after closing.***** (0112)

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