This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in support of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory (Laboratory). The FWS Laboratory is conducting this RFI as market research to determine the capability of industry to address the prospective requirement described below. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quote (RFQ) and no submissions will be accepted as official offers for a contract. The FWS will not reimburse respondents for any expenses associated with this RFI. Background and Prospective Requirement The National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory (Laboratory) provides state-of-the-art forensic science and technical support services to federal, state and international agencies investigating crimes against wildlife. The Laboratory is considering increasing our capabilities to include computed tomography (CT) analysis. Therefore, to better understand the latest veterinary CT technology and its potential application in wildlife forensics and related artifact analysis, the Laboratory is requesting information. The minimum specifications to be met for the submission of information are as follows: 1. Have a resolution equal to or finer than 1mm 2. Be able to render a scan in 3D for virtual manipulation 3. Produce digital radiographic images as well as CT scans Statement of Limitations 1. FWS represents that this RFI, submissions from respondents to this RFI, and any relationship between FWS and respondents arising from or connected or related to this RFI, are subject to the specific limitations and representations expressed below, as well as the terms contained elsewhere in this RFI. By responding to this RFI, respondents are deemed to accept and agree to this Statement of Limitations. Respondents to this RFI acknowledge and accept FWSs rights as set forth in the RFI, including this Statement of Limitations. 2. FWS reserves the right, in its sole discretion, without liability, to utilize any or all of the RFI responses in its planning efforts. FWS reserves the right to retain and utilize all the materials, information, ideas, and suggestions submitted in response to this RFI. 3. This RFI shall not be construed in any manner to implement any of the actions contemplated herein, nor to serve as the basis for any claim whatsoever for reimbursement of costs for efforts expended in preparing a response to the RFI. 4. The submission of an RFI response is not required to participate in any potential future solicitation. 5. To the best of FWSs knowledge, the information provided herein is accurate. 6. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not an offer and cannot be accepted by FWS to form a binding contract. Submission of Responses All interested parties should submit responses to
[email protected] with appropriate supporting information clearly marked Response to RFI CT Analysis, no later than 5/15/2016 at 2:00PM EST. Adam Lowery Contract Specialist (Contractor) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041
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