0003303 - Notice of Intent - Color FSIS Lab System

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order with Arrowhead Forensics to procure color FSIS Lab System and accessories. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirement because the Latent Print Support Unit (LPSU) requires this color FSIS Lab System and all accessories that are specifically adapted to be used in conjunction with the FSIS systems currently in use by the LIT/LPSU. The FSIS and the accompanying accessories are designed and sold by Arrowhead Forensics for the sole purpose of providing a new FSIS and optimizing the FSIS as it is used by the LIT/LPSU. Market research was completed by examining pertinent specifications and capabilities from vendor websites, reviewing catalogs and other generally available product literature published by manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and recommendations from other technical members of the government and scientific community. The LIT/LPSU already have FSIS in place and requires them to be optimized for use in casework. The products being requested must be the exact products. The FSIS are designed to have components used interchangeably when deployed by HEAT, the disaster squad, or when necessary; therefore, it is essential that LIT/LPSU receive these exact products. This notice will be distributed solely through the SAM.gov website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 453998 – All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores); the size standard is 500 employees. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and capability by responding to this requirement by contacting Naporshia Jackson via email only at [email protected], no later than 5:00pm (CST) on Monday, May 19, 2022. Responses sent via other means (i.e., via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered. Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), effective July 29, 2012, to receive government contracts. The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with the SAM. Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate. This includes: TIN, EFT, DUNs, addresses, and contact information. The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.