1c-_Final_Statement_of_Work.pdf

Minimum Technical Specifications

Broad Spectrum Image System with Color Capture Capabilities

SCOPE

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate (LSSD) Latent

Print Unit (LPU) requires a full spectrum imaging system to be utilized for the processing of forensic samples for the presence of latent prints.

Recent developments within the forensic environment have resulted in the need to develop and image critical and time sensitive latent prints on evidence from submitted cases; part of the essential mission of the LPU and LSS as a whole.

BACKGROUND

The LPU has experienced an increased workload and is currently processing evidence utilizing current chemical and physical processing and imaging means. Without a broad spectrum image capture system that can view between 254nm and 850nm, the LPU cannot completely support the mission of full forensic imaging of evidence as fluorescent dye staining/LASER techniques not always useful (due to the nature of the surface of the evidence) and the Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging System (RUVIS) is beyond its lifecycle and cannot image latent prints over a wide area with sufficient resolution. The broad spectrum image capture system would result in a more robust full-spectrum imaging of evidence, consolidate disparate imaging systems (i.e., Nikon D700 and RUVIS), allow for quick image capture transition when multiple light sources are needed (i.e., LASER and RUVIS), and allow for the increased potential for sufficient quality latent prints to be imaged on those surfaces. The broad spectrum image capture system would increase the quality of the resultant latent prints suitable for identification and increasing the likelihood the imaged latent print will be suitable for manual comparison and automated fingerprint identification systems (i.e., FBI IAFIS and DHS IDENT). In addition, the color capture capabilities of the camera will allow the examiner to view the evidentiary item in color prior to latent print capture. It will also provide the examiner with three times the pixels with the resolution being captured in red, green, and blue instead of just grayscale.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUMENT

1. The Full Spectrum Image Capture System shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Kit contents:

i. 16MP Digital RUVIS Camera

1. Resolution: 16 million pixels

2. Frame Rate: 1.5 fps @ full resolution

3. Full 24 bit color capture capability

4. Spectral Sensitivity: 254nm to 1100nm

5. Integration time: 1ms to 60 seconds

6. Aspect Ratio: ≈ 3 to 2

7. Electrical Interface: Firewire (IEEE 1394) (or PC equivalent)

8. Lens: 78mm with T-mount

9. Optical Filter: 254nm bandpass

10. Mechanical Interface: Standard 1/4-20 mount

ii. RUVIS system

1. 78mm RUVIS Lens (with 20mm Close Focus T-mount)

2. Close Focus T-mount Extension Tubes (5mm, 10mm, 15mm)

3. 254nm RUVIS Bandpass Filter

4. 365nm UV Bandpass Filter

5. 445nm Blue Filter

6. OG-550 Orange Filter

7. 695nm IR Filter

8. 830nm IR Filter

9. Ability to evenly illuminate and capture an integrated image of a palm print down to fingerprint size area on a curved surface

10. Universal Filter Holder (holds round and square filters)

11. Ability to rapidly change lenses

12. 6’ Firewire 9-pin to 6-pin Cable (or PC equivalent)

13. Thunderbolt to Firewire Adapter (or PC equivalent)

14. USB Foot Pedal- for hands free image capture

15. Custom Modified Full Size Copystand

16. Dual 254nm/365nm UV Lamp- Choice of AC or DC operated

17. LED lighting of the following wavelengths (455nm, 525nm, 625nm, 850nm)

18. 12V to 110AC Power Inverter

19. Clear UV Safety Goggles

20. Orange Safety Goggles

21. Disposable UV Face shield

22. 2 pair cotton gloves- for evidence preservation and UV protection

iii. 27-inch iMac with 1TB storage (or equivalent PC processing and display)

iv. Digital RUVIS Image Capture Software

v. Image Processing Software

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR:

1. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1-year warranty for any parts and labor and unlimited technical support throughout the warranty to ensure the equipment is suitable for its intended use and scope of application.

2. The contractor shall have at least one technical support personnel, trained and deemed qualified to work on the current instrument model.

3. The contractor shall offer free telephone support for the 1 year warranty of the broad spectrum image capture system. Remote access to the system is not an option for troubleshooting, as the

LPU is unable to place instrument computers on the secure governmental network. The contractor shall prove alternative technical support options.

4. The contractor shall provide all necessary parts and tools to complete the installation of the equipment. The contractor shall install the instrumentation in such a way that all of the components listed in this Statement of Work function together as a turnkey system. There shall be no hardware or software modifications required by the analyst for complete functionality of the individual components.

5. The contractor shall provide a list of all installation requirements at the time the order is placed.

6. After delivery, the LPU will further evaluate the instrumentation over the first thirty (30) days, after the completion of installation, initial assessment of the system performance, and training activities, to determine that it is capable of meeting all of the requirements outlined in this

Statement of Work. If it is not, the contractor shall fix the deficiencies within the next thirty (30) days, or the instrumentation will be returned for a full refund at the contractor own expense.

7. The service shall take place at the LPU, which shall be the location of the new instrumentation.

The address for the LPU is:

CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate

Savannah Laboratory

1425 Chatham Parkway

Savannah, GA 31405

8. Performance under this SOW does not require a security clearance. However, during the course of the service, the contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce any data other than as required in the performance of this order.

Delivery Location:

CBP Laboratories and Scientific Services Directorate

Savannah Laboratory

1425 Chatham Parkway

Savannah, GA 31405