62--Crime Lights

The Government has entered into a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract with Foster & Freeman USA Inc. for the procurement of specialized forensic equipment, specifically 68 Crime-Lite 2 Kits and 76 Crime-Lite L units. This contract was awarded without full and open competition, supported by a redacted justification and approval document outlining the reasons for the sole source acquisition. The solicitation, identified by number W15QKN14T3927, was posted on October 1, 2014, under the NAICS code 335129, which relates to lighting equipment manufacturing. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the W6QK Acc-pica office located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. The equipment supplied under this contract is intended for use in forensic applications, supporting crime scene investigation and analysis. The arrangement underscores the Government’s need to acquire these specialized instruments directly from Foster & Freeman USA Inc., a sole provider of the required technology, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of the Crime-Lite forensic tools.