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70 -- LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT SOL TIRNO-98-R-00055 DUE 061698 POC Contract Specialist, Kathleen Huddleston, 202-283-1212 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINT EQUIPMENT This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) and the solicitation number is TIRNO-98-R-00055. This acquisition's standard industrial classification code is 3571 and the related small business size standard is 1,000 employees. The Internal Revenue Service has the following requirement for 10 Service Centers and 1 Office of Personnel Management: Live Scan (LS) Fingerprint Equipment, Software, Peripherals, configuration, delivery, installation, maintenance, warranty, training and travel necessary for a fully operational system that is compatible with the FBI's Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). The following are minimum requirements; the offeror must propose any other equipment, hardware, or software needed for a complete operating system as specified herein. Header information (File 1), demographic data (File 2) and fingerprint images (File 4), hereinafter referred to as a record, will be channeled from IRS to FBI through OPM. Results will be returned to IRS from FBI through OPM. IAFIS is anticipated to be operational in July 1999. EQUIPMENT FINGERPRINT TRANSMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (1) American National Standard for Information Systems Data Format for the Interchange of Fingerprint, Facial, and SMT Information (ANSI/NIST-CSL 1-1993) (Data format, 19.69 pixels/mm, 256 gray levels, approximately 750 Kbytes/card [compressed], 4 seconds at T1 rates). (2) Electronic Fingerprint Transmission Specification (EFTS) CJIS-RS-0010 (V6R2) (IAFIS Image Quality Specifications). (3) Wavelet Scalar Quantization (WSQ) Gray-scale Fingerprint Image Compression Specification, FEBRUARY 1993, IAFIS-IC-0110v2 (compression algorithm 15:1). (4) Image Quality Specifications, Appendix F or G of EFTS. SERVICE CENTERSYSTEM CONFIGURATION: Each site must include at a minimum, the following operations and features: (1) LS system capability to hold a minimum of 100 records. (2) Quality control mechanism that informs the operator if the print is bad and needs to be re-scanned. (3) Feature that prevents the system from deleting a record until the transmission is complete. System must have an operator override on this feature so an operator can delete a record even if transmission is not complete. (4) System must perform a "slap-to-roll" comparison. The system will compare the "rolled" impressions to the "slap" impressions to confirm the rolled impressions were taken in the correct sequence. (5) Fingerprint image can only be compressed once. (6) System must generate administrative reports. (7) LS fingerprint system must be housed in or on a cabinet which allows the operator to work in a standing position and accept an image using a foot pedal. The cabinet must be on casters or wheels with ability to lock in place. (8) The ANSI/NIST record must initiate at the LS workstation, and the record must stay in the ANSI/NIST format at all times. (9) The required transmission protocol is TCP/IP. It is fed by using SMTP/MIME. The telecommunication link between the 10 service centers and OPM will be "Government Furnished". (10) Each center's configuration must include at least two LS workstations and other hardware and software needed to perform the functions specified herein. (11) Allows Operator to perform the following functions: (11a) Input and save demographic data into the system; and for System administrator to set demographic fields as mandatory and nonmandatory. (11b) Retrieve data using name or social security number, edit data, and take fingerprints electronically. (11c) View the demographic data on the monitor as the data is entered, retrieved, and edited. (11d) View fingerprint image on the monitor as fingerprint is scanned. (11e) Store records, compress fingerprint images, and forward records to OPM. (11f) Print fingerprint cards and reports.OPM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: Must provide, at a minimum, the following operations and features: (1) Ability for OPM to receive electronic transmission of records, in the ANSI/NIST format, from all ten service centers simultaneously. The system configuration will direct a center's incoming call to the first available unit. (2) Print records in the order in which received. If the printer(s) is out of blank cards, the system will hold the data in queue until the card bin is refilled. (3) OPM's configuration must process and print at least 200 cards per hour. (4) OPM must be able to access the Type 1 and Type 2 files in order to extract, add, edit or manipulate the data and then transmit the record to FBI. (5) Prior to IAFIS, OPM must have access to the Type 4 file to decompress the image and locally print fingerprint cards (SF 87). (6) After IAFIS is operational, the Type 4 file will not be opened by OPM but will be forwarded to another OPM system or FBI in the compressed state in which received. (7) OPM must also have the ability to receive fingerprint results back from FBI IAW EFTS V6R2. (8) The contractor's final delivered product must include all hardware, software, and installation which will result in a working system.TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of the equipment will occur after installation, training and successful testing of the equipment. Successful testing will deemed to have occurred when records can be successfully transmitted to, retrieved and printed by OPM. WARRANTY: All equipment and software shall be covered by a full one-year warranty from date of acceptance. The warranty shall cover all parts, labor, travel, and any other costs associated with rendering the equipment and software back in proper working order. The contractor shall respond to a warranty call within 2 working hours via telephone or within 8 working hours, on site, if needed. Contractor may render repairs to equipment from off site via telephone or modem diagnostics providing it is consistent with IRS security policies regarding remote maintenance procedures in IRM 2(10)52. Warranty service must be available Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., local time at owner's site. During warranty period, contractor shall provide available software upgrades, including installation, at no additional cost. Negligence or abuse of the equipment is exempted from the warranty. TRAINING: Two full days of training at each site for system administrators, operators, and instructors. Each training session will be limited to four employees and will include performance of routine preventive maintenance. DELIVERY: FOB Destination within 60 calendar days after date of receipt of order. Installation and training are to be scheduled with each center and completed within 30 calendar days of equipment delivery. The Government reserves the right to reschedule (at not additional cost) installation and training to minimize impact on recruitment for the tax filing season. PROPOSAL PREPARATION: Offerors whall prepare proposals in accordance with FAR provision 52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial and shall include the following information with the technical portion: (1) Complete EQUIPMENT LIST (inclusive of hardware, software, and peripherals) demonstrating that it meets or exceeds the requirements of the specifications; (2) A detailed INSTALLATION PLAN including "site readiness" with milestones; (3) FBI certification for LS Equipment, WSQ Algorithm, and printers; (4) YEAR 2000 Compliant Certification for equipment and software; (5) Details delineating LS system generated REPORTS; (6) Detailed TRAINING curriculum (7) Detailed WARRANTY maintenance plan describing how it will be conducted; (8) Detailed post-warranty MAINTENANCE plan for 4, one-year options that will be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Identify parts, components, and services included and not included in maintenance contract; (9) Three "PAST PERFORMANCE" references; and (10) List of Equipment for TRADE-IN; (11) A completed copy of the provision 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial. The price portion of the proposal must include a CLIN structure for each site with pricing for: (1) Equipment from the Equipment List that will include configuration, installation and 1st year warranty; (2) Training including travel and (3) Maintenance for each option year including labor and parts. EVALUATION: AND BASIS FOR AWARD:Offers will be evaluated and award will be in light of the following evaluation factors, (1) Ability to meet or exceed the requirements specified herein, (2)Acceptable Past performance, and (3) Lowest overall evaluated price. Pricing Evaluation assumptions as follows: All purchases of equipment, installation, training and warranty will occur September 15 1998 (Month one of the contract). All maintenance will occur on month 15 and continue through month 60. Technical proposals and past performance will be evaluated on a "Pass/Fail" basis and Present value analysis will be applied to price. Past performance which is unsatisfactory or poor is unacceptable and will be rated as "fail". Past Performance which is fair, good or excellent is acceptable and will be rated as "pass". Offerors will no relevant past performance history will not be evaluated as "pass" or "fail". The contractor will be required to comply with FAR clause no. 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, in its entirety. Under FAR clause 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, the contractor shall comply under paragraph (b) with the following FAR Clauses: 52.203-06,, 52.219-08, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-09. Proposals shall be submitted in 3 hard copies and 1 electronic copy (Word Perfect 6.0 or greater) not later than 3:00 p.m. June 16, 1998 to the following address: Internal Revenue Service, A/C Procurement, 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Room 700, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, Attn: Kathleen Huddleston M:P:I:E. Direct questions regarding this notice to Ms. Huddleston at (202) 283-1212 or Michelle Faseru at (202) 283-1192. AVAILABILITY OF DATA: It is impossible to distribute the Service Center and OPM addresses, Report requirements, fingerprint record data requirements, post warranty maintenance requirements, trade-in equipment, List of FBI certified Live Scan Vendors or current present value formulas in this CBD/Solicitation. These documents may be requested by contacting Ms. Huddleston or Ms. Faseru at the numbers listed above. (0148)

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