Deluxe Child ID System Kit

THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. IT IS BEING COMPETED THROUGH THE MANDATORY DHS FIRST SOURCE II SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) intends to negotiate a one-time sole source, fixed price contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), with Cross Match Technologies. The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Cross Match Technologies for forensic-quality fingerprint capture instruments. Cross Match Technologies is the only manufacturer of the Guardian Livescan Fingerprint Scanner, Supply Kit components, and Child ID software. The Livescan Guardian is the only device which utilizes a patented silicon pad for the enhancement of dry, or hard to capture fingerprints. The Guardian's new intelligent user interface and screen intuitively prompts the user through all necessary steps by indicating finger sequence, placement, and pressure; correcting typical mistakes and ensuring the rapid and accurate capture of high quality records every time. The scanner incorporates FlexFlat TM and FlexRoll TM capture modes, providing a more user-friendly way to capture both flat and rolled fingers anywhere on the platen. In addition, a new optical design allows for high quality image capture regardless of whether a subject's hands are wet or dry. The Livescan system software and hardware configuration are unique. Cross Match Technologies is the author of the Livescan software used to operate the system and does not authorize third parties to provide new equipment or upgrades to the Live scan system. Implementing a new solution, would create an unacceptable risk level. The Government would incur excessive cost for new hardware, software, training and maintenance that would not be covered through competition. The Child ID software and equipment is used during community relationship programs and in conjunction with events related to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A determination is made by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. GSA has already determined the prices of supplies and fixed-price services to be fair and reasonable. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No formal solicitation package is available. The Government will not be responsible for any cost incurred in responding to this notice. This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website ( www.fedbizopps.gov ). Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.