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62 -- ALTERNATE LIGHT SOURCE EQUIPMENT SOL IFB-7118 DUE 090597 POC Doreen A. Rosemond, Contract Specialist, (703) 814-4910. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Laboratory Division, Evidence Response Team Unit, has a requirement to purchase state of the art alternate light source equipment. The contractor shall provide a total of seventy-one (71) alternate light sources. The required specifications are as follows: 1. The unit must be portable, compact and substantial enough to sustain the rigors of transport in a vehicle as well as aboard commercial aircraft. A lightweight (less than twenty (20) pounds) unit, self-contained in a durable tripod mountable carrying case (aircraft aluminum) with heavy duty closures. It must be shippable as baggage or as carry-on luggage as necessary, 2. The unit must be fully developed and provided within a reasonable time (60 days) after contract award, 3. The unit must 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 of calibration before use. It must have an easily understood control panel with a wavelength indicator easily readable, 4. The primary light source(s) must be a high intensity light an extended life capable of producing light in the visible and ultra-violet ranges. The lamp(s) must be capable of being changed with minimum effort and without the need of tools. At least two lamps must be supplied with the unit, 5. The light transmission should be via a flexible cable, liquid light guide and fiber optics (interchangeable) at least 2 meters in length and substantial enough to withstand normal rigors of crime scene use (being accidentally stepped on, etc.). The cable 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. If a second cable is required for use with ultra-violet light, it should be similarly durable and storable, 6. The light sources must be tunable to produce multiple easily determined visible wavelengths with narrow and broad bandwidths through the use of a durable user installable filter system. Filters should be mounted internally to facilitate use in darkened environments or crime scenes, 7. The unit must have a longwave ultra-violet capability (300 to 400nm), 8. The unit must be supplied with a power cord reasonable length (3 meters minimum) and with a power converter for overseas use, 9. Prior to contract award, a sample unit, identical to that to be provided, must be available for testing, 10. The unit must require low maintenance, be easily serviced and be supplied with a service warranty (including a loaner program), parts and labor included. Any "loaner" units supplied during repairs must be rapidly available (1 2 days), 11. Training program by manufacturer shall be available, and ready access to technical assistance must be available, 12. The unit must be supplied with 4 pairs of durable goggles with filters appropriate to the wavelengths of UV and visible light produced by the unit. Shipping: The vendor shall deliver the units to a total of fifty-seven (57) FBI locations throughout the United States including, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska, f.o.b. destination. All units are to be shipped to the attention of a specific coordinator or team leader contact which will be provided at the time of contract award. The FBI contemplates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract for a one time purchase. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3641. Interested, responsible parties may submit a written request for the solicitation package by mail or by fax on 703-814-4730. TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED. (0195)

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