Forensic Linear Light Source

Sources Sought / Notice of Intent Air Force District of Washington Contracting Directorate (AFDW/PK) Sources Sought: The Air Force District of Washington Contracting Activity is issuing a sources sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) requirement for Crime-Lite 82L Linear Light Source Mains and Battery Powered Kit. The Crime-Lite 82L Linear Light Source allows the AFOSI to collect and find evidence in less than ideal conditions. It is a grazing light and offers 16 high-powered LEDs linearly and specifically designed to illuminate forensic evidence such as shoeprints in dust, trace evidence, and indented writing. The light must be portable and weigh less than 1000g. Must be able to be used with a telescopic pole for prolonged floor searches. Must be able to produce a sheet of light between 400-700 nm and must be dimmable with a variable intensity of approximately 10%, 50%, and 100%. Must be forced air cooled with built in thermal protection to allow for extended operation. Must be able to run on AC mains and rechargeable battery. Battery run time must be able to operate on full intensity for at least 60 minutes, and at least 180 minutes when dimmed. Must use a Makita 18v Lithium-ion battery to be compatible with other light sources already in AFOSI inventory. It is the Government's intent to award a sole source contract for Crime-Lite 82L Linear Light Source Mains and Battery Powered Kit in accordance with the attached Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other than Full and Open Competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 333314 Optical Instruments and Lens Manufacturing. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; and the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Interested parties are requested to submit tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort to include supporting documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. The capability statement shall include: 1) Company name, mailing address, email address, Web site address (if available), and the name, telephone number, and email address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives. 2) Name, title, telephone number, and email addresses of individuals who can verify the demonstrated capabilities identified in the responses. 3) DUNS Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number, company structure (Corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.), and size. Companies must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be considered as potential sources. 4) If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) Provide services/products consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; and 2) Secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements. BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/NOTICE OF INTENT, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES, SOLE-SOURCED IAW THE ATTACHED J&A, OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 12:00 PM ET, 25 August 2015. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Ms. Hatasha Hanley, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. A copy must also be sent to Ms. Ramona Hanson, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov. Notice of Intent: The Air Force District of Washington Contracting Directorate (AFDW/PK) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Foster & Freeman USA Inc. for Crime-Lite 82L Linear Light Source Mains and Battery Powered Kit. In the case that no other vendor besides Foster & Freeman USA Inc. offers the required items, this acquisition will be accomplished by using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a subsequent competitive procurement. As above, all interested parties may submit a response for consideration via email to Ms. Hatasha Hanley, Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. A copy must also be sent to Ms. Ramona Hanson, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov. If you have any questions concerning this opportunity please contact: Ms. Hatasha Hanley.