Question and Answers - v20220829.pdf
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- DJA-22-AFOP-PR-0401
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This document provides details on a solicitation for law enforcement DNA collection services. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking these services which include DNA collection using the M-Vac technique and STRmix DNA analysis software with validation of GlobalFiler, Fusion 6C, 5C and Qiagen's Investigator kits. Quotes are due by August 31st, 2022 and award will be made as a small business set-aside to the responsible firm whose quote is the most advantageous based on being technically acceptable and having the lowest price. The services require delivery of analysis results to CODIS laboratories local to the requesting ATF field office within 30 days with an ability to provide 48-hour rush turnaround. The contract will have a term of up to 60 months.
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DJA-22-AFOP-PR-0401
# Question (Q) Answer (A)
1 1.3 Objective lists 4 STR kits – Globalfiler, Fusion 6C, 5C and Qiagen’s Investigator with Quality Sensor. Is it a requirement to have all 4 STR kits validated and online at time of award?
Yes
2 1.3 Objective. If all 4 are required, how does the Contractor determine which one to use for each case? Is the expectation that the Contractor will use the same STR kit as that of the state or local DNA crime lab where the ATF field office is located?
The expectation is that the contractor will determine along with the Government the best method that meets the needs for each requesting office.
3 1.12 ATF Policies, Procedures and Standards. Where can the ATF Minimum Security Requirements for Contractor OffSite Labs be found?
No additional security policies than those provided currently in the Statement of Work.
No specific “contractor offsite labs” information is available at this time.
ATF reserves the right to amend/upgrade these standards and internal guidelines, processes, and procedures as needed.
4 2.1 DNA Forensic Services indicates that the deliverables are provided to the state database local to the requesting Field Office. Please clarify. Does this refer to the CODIS crime laboratories around the country (e.g. the SDIS or LDIS laboratory)? Is there any involvement of the ATF DNA crime laboratory as well?
Yes, it refers to the CODIS crime laboratories around the country.
Yes, there may be ATF DNA Laboratory involvement.
5 Will the ATF accept quotes from businesses that do not meet the small business size standard for this NAICS code?
No.
6 The RFQ references weekend and after hours work but the Tasks table only includes 4 Rush Shipping designations. Is it acceptable to include fees/surcharges for weekends in the quote?
Quotes of equivalent products or techniques are allowable within the confines of the solicitation and Statement of Work.
7 A standard turnaround time is not listed. Please clarify the expectations for standard turnaround time.
30 days.
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