CSD-DCS6 Workstation SOW.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FORENSIC LATENT PRINT DIGITAL CAPTURE AND ENHANCEMENT WORKSTATION

DCS6 Digital Capture System 6 Brand Name or Equal

C.1 Introduction/Overview In support of its law enforcement investigative mission the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) Division has a need to purchase Forensic Latent Print Digital Capture and Enhancement Workstation.

C.2 Background The digital capture equipment in the Latent Print section at the Center for Science and Design requires an operational upgrade. The center currently uses a shortwave ultraviolet workstation, digital cameras and software that are more than 10 years old.

C.3 Scope & Salient Characteristics

The contractor shall provide the Digital Capture System, brand name or equal, that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics, functional capabilities, and performance requirements of the Foster + Freeman DCS6 Digital Capture System with RUVIS. Any proposed equal product must demonstrate, through supporting technical documentation, that it provides capabilities equivalent to or greater than the baseline system required by IRS Criminal Investigation.

The DCS6 system contains image capture features including high-resolution, custom-modified UV/VIS Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera, 8.1 megapixel RUVIS camera system, and capture only software. The DCS6 Digital Capture System with RUVIS is a sophisticated latent digital capture and fingerprint enhancement workstation featuring streamlined software designed for forensic imaging.

Brand Name:

The brand name for Digital Capture System is required to meet the Government’s operational needs for reliable, forensic imaging workstation designed for latent print capture and enhancement, featuring integrated RUVIS capabilities, high-resolution UV/VIS/IR camera systems, and streamlined forensic software.

Salient Characteristics:

• Full-Spectrum Optical Optimization: The camera sensor must be physically modified to remove internal filtering, enabling unrestricted light sensitivity across the extended forensic spectrum spanning from Shortwave Ultraviolet (UV-C) through Visible light and into Near-Infrared (IR).

• Reflected Ultra-Violet Imaging System (RUVIS): The system must include a dedicated RUVIS module utilizing an integrated quartz lens system and a narrowband 280nm shortwave UV optical bandpass filter, coupled with a high intensity 280nm UV light source, specifically designed to visualize untreated latent prints on non-porous surfaces.

• Longwave Ultra-Violet and LASER Imaging Capabilities: The system must include a dedicated digital capture system capable of capturing high-resolution images of latent prints using longwave ultra-violet and LASER light sources using a camera equal to or greater than a Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera.

• Evidential Integrity & Chain of Custody: The core software must include a forensic-grade audit log that tracks all modifications, enhancements, and user actions. It must generate a secure, tamper-proof cryptographic hash (e.g., SHA-256) upon initial image capture to ensure compliance with legal chain-of-custody requirements for courtroom presentation.

• Forensic Enhancement Toolsets: The software interface must include built-in, repeatable image-processing macros explicitly designed for latent print enhancement (e.g., background suppression, fast Fourier transform (FFT) for pattern removal, and color channel separation).

• Mechanical Integrity & Stability: The copy stand must feature precise vertical and horizontal camera adjustments with a rigid, vibration-dampening frame, complete with a tethered foot-pedal shutter control to eliminate camera shake during highly precise, long exposure forensic captures.

The scope of the SOW encompasses purchasing the following:

CLIN Item Description Functional Work Description QTY

0001 Workstation Copy Stand (Ref:

DCS6/STAND)

Heavy-duty forensic copy stand featuring an integrated storage console or cabinet. Must natively support vertical integration and alignment of both full-frame mirrorless and RUVIS camera systems.

0002 Primary Forensic Camera System (Ref:

DCS6/KIT/002, DCS5/LEVEL)

High-resolution, full-frame digital mirrorless camera system (equivalent to a professional Nikon Z9 platform). The sensor must be custom modified to permit full spectrum sensitivity (UV/Visible/IR). Must include integrated bubble level and all necessary power/tethering accessories.

Forensic Macro Lens & Optical Filter Kit (Ref: DCS6/KIT/008, DCS5/VPF2, DCS5/MAG72H, QCL/200, DCS5/CPF2)

Macro lens optimized for 1:1 close-up forensic imaging. Kit must include a visible-pass filter, a minimum 72mm magnetic filter holder system for rapid swaps, matching step-down rings, and a circular polarizing filter.

0004 Hands-Free Capture Control (Ref:

DCS6/KIT/016)

Heavy-duty USB or hardware-tethered foot pedal to initiate hands-free image capture via the system software, ensuring no camera vibration during evidence processing.

0005 Forensic Capture & Image Processing Software (Ref: DCS6 SOFTWARE)

Streamlined, forensic-grade software tailored specifically for latent print capture and evidence workflows. Must feature real-time live view, automated enhancement profiles, direct control of camera settings, and secure data storage compliant with Section 508 and evidentiary chain of custody tracking.

Integrated RUVIS Module (Ref:

DCS6/KIT/022, DCS6/RUVIS/LENS,

DCS6/RUVIS/FILTER1,

QCL/82SPRO/UV280)

Reflected Ultra-Violet Imaging System (RUVIS) comprising:

• Dedicated high-sensitivity camera module (minimum 8.1-megapixel resolution).

• Specialized UV-transmitting quartz lens system.

• Narrowband 280nm shortwave UV optical bandpass filter.

• Professional-grade high-intensity shortwave UV-C (280nm) forensic light source (Crime-lite equivalent).

0007 Product Training (Ref: DCS TRAINING)

Comprehensive operational training for agency personnel covering core workstation software capabilities, full-spectrum camera settings, and specialized RUVIS imaging techniques.

0008 Delivery Logistics Secure, insured inside delivery to the designated IRS facility.

Warranty All hardware components provided under CLINs 0001 through 0006 must include a comprehensive, all-inclusive 2-year warranty starting directly from the formal date of delivery and system acceptance by the agency.

C.4 Delivery/Place of Performance

All deliverables must be shipped within thirty (30) calendar days from the formal date of contract award to the following location:

Delivery Adress:

IRS Criminal Investigation Center for Science and Design 525 W. Van Buren Street., Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60607

Point of Contact: Government point of contacts will be provided at the contract award.

C.5 Period Of Performance

Base Period: 09/30/2026-09/29/2027

C.6 Contract Administration Data Points of Contact: Government points of contact will be provided at the contract award.

C.7 Security Requirements Security requirements do not apply.