PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. No partial quotes will be considered. No partial awards will be made. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is PR-0024479A and is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS Code for this requirement is 333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing; the size standard is 500 employees. The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price contract. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-84. This requirement will be awarded on an all or none basis as a commercial item, fixed-price purchase order under the procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This RFQ is for Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR Provision 52.211-6 (Aug 1999). Substitute brands may be provided if they perform the same function. If an equal item is proposed specs must be included with the quote to show that it is an equal item. Quotation shall provide a point-by-point comparison to each item listed in the technical requirements. A general overview, general comparison, or statement such as "able to provide the requirements" or "meets or exceeds minimum requirements" is unacceptable and will not be evaluated for potential acceptance. All bidders that fail to comply with these instructions will be considered not responsive and not considered for award. The FBI is responsible for performing the collection, preservation, examination and comparison of hair, fiber, and cordage evidence collected form items collected from CBRN contaminated materials. The FBI requires Leeds Digital Zoom Microscopes due to its structural design that will allow specific testing and decontamination to be performed while in containment. The FBI requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LINE 0001, P/N LFS-DZM, Leeds Digital Zoom Microscope w/LED Illumination, 4 EA; LINE 0002, P/N 1780, Pelican Case, 4 EA; Technical Requirements: - System must be capable of providing a live magnified image and capturing an image without computer support, minimum of 1080P resolution at 60FPS; - System must be able to provide live magnified image without the use of oculars; - System must not be Bluetooth or have any wireless signal or wireless components; - System must have dual LED illuminators with 380 lumens or more with a daylight color temperature (5600K); - System must have a jointed articulate cast aluminum boom art with 24.5" reach; - System must have a focus mount that also allows the user to change the viewing angle of the mount without any tools; - System must come with a carrying case that is modified to mechanically secure the heavy boom stand and base during transport and storage; - Carrying case shall be large enough to accommodate the digital zoom microscope with minimal assembly and breakdown (2 pieces) and all operational components including the monitor; - Carrying case must be durable and portable with wheels along with a handle; - Monitor should be a minimum of 22 inches; - The surfaces of the entire system including microscope, camera, stand, and carrying storage case must have smooth surfaces able to withstand cleansers and disinfectants. The Leeds Digital Zoom Microscope with LED Illumination will include the following: - Digital camera, with full 1080P resolution at 60 FPB; - Wireless mouse and the ability to capture images to an SD Card; - 32 GB SD Card; - Boom stand with weighted base; - Tilting focus mount; - Zoom body with 12mm fine focus; - Auxillary optics to provide of approximately 2.6mm to 34.32mm; - 22" HDMI LED Monitor - Pelican case 1780 with pick-n-pluck foam, modified for equipment. The Leeds Digital Zoom Microscope with LED illumination is the only instrument that will meet the needs of the FBI. The structural design of the Leeds Digital Zoom Microscope system will allow for specific testing and decontamination while in containment. FOB Destination: FBI Laboratory, 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico, VA 22135. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage under a normal commercial warranty. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Governments rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of all items provided to the government by the Contractor. FAR Clauses and Provisions applicable to this acquisition can be obtained from the website, http://www.acqnet.gov. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) - The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Low Price Technically Acceptable. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (May 2011) (Please note: all offerors and prospective contractors must be registered with the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) website at www.sam.gov or must provide a completed copy of 52.212-3 with their quotation); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2011), applicable clauses under 52.212-5 include: (a); (b); (1); (4); (6); (10); (12); (14) (20); (21); (22); (24); (25); (26); (27); (28); (33); (34); (37); (42). Addendum to 52.212-1, Modify (b) Submission of Offers to read as follows: Quotes shall be submitted by email to Mr. Jerry Varnell, Contract Specialist,
contact@example.gov ; no later than Thursday, September 10, 2015, 08:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST). Quotes shall be clearly marked PR-0024479A. Offerors are hereby notified that if their quotes are not received by the date, time and location specified in this announcement, it will not be considered by the agency. Telephone request will not be considered. All questions must be submitted in writing to Jerry Varnell at
contact@example.gov. No questions will be answered over the telephone. All vendors must be registered in SAM, effective July 29, 2012 to receive government contracts. The FBI uses a financial system that has a direct interface with 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.
