60 -- Fiber Optic Scopes

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through its National Acquisition Center and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, plans to negotiate a sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order with CSECO for fiber optic inspection equipment. The procurement is intended to supply specific items including two fiber optic scopes, two K910B Busters, and eleven laser range finders. These products must meet detailed specifications such as an articulating tip with ±100 degrees movement, a 70-degree wide-angle lens, fuel-proof cables with tungsten armor, and other accessories including a high-light handle with detachable connection, a 25-foot DC power cord compatible with 12V vehicle power, a 6-foot optical light guide, and a DC digital camera adaptor. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but invites firms capable of meeting the stated requirements to submit written notifications to the Contracting Officer by a specified deadline. Interested parties must provide detailed supporting evidence demonstrating their capability and must submit responses via email only; no telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government reserves the right not to compete the procurement based on the responses received, and if no response is submitted, it will proceed with the sole source contract. The contracting office is located in Washington, DC, and the point of contact is Richard A Travis. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 334519.