JA Template _SAT_Rev3 imaging system revision 3 fully signed.pdf

Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS): Requisition Number 503270

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL

for Sole Source Including Brand Name

Less than or Equal to $250,000 (not exceeding $7 million for commercial items)

41 U.S.C 1901 and FAR Subparts 13.5, 8.4 & 16.5

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Homeland Security United States Secret Services

Requiring Activity: Fingerprint Operations Branch (FOB)

2. Description of Action:

The United States Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for a sole source firm fixed contract with Arrowhead Scientific for three full spectrum imaging systems

(FSIS).

3. Description of Supplies or Services: The FOB of the Forensic Services Division (FSD) is in need of three imaging systems that combines the tools necessary for latent print development in order to provide for a more efficient method of image capturing. The system should have the following to meet this requirement: Custom 16 MP Camera, 78MM UV Lens, 27” Apple iMac W/ 1TB of storage, 12 Watt 254NM UV Lamp, 3 POS Filter Slide Set: (254NM Bandpass Filter, 550NM Orange Filter, 830NM IR Filter), 365NM Bandpass Filter, 445NM Blue Filter, 695NM IR Filter, 365NM-525NM-455NM-625NM-850NM Flashlights, Wall and Car Charger for Flashlights, Universal Filter Adapter, Image Capturing Software w/Curve Surface Integration, Camera Interface Cables, Hydraulic Articulating Arm, Foot Pedal, Pelican Case with Custom Cut Foam, additional options for warranty years, Installation, and Delivery. The total estimated cost is $184,065.

Name / address of contractor:

Arrowhead Scientific. Inc.

11006 Strang Line road Lenexa, KS 66215-2113

4. Statutory Authority:_X_ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This authority includes brand name.

5. Rationale Supporting Use of Authority Cited Above: The FSIS is provided by Arrowhead Forensics and includes proprietary equipment and software for the viewing of forensic evidence. The FSIS provides for a compact imaging system where by the examiner only needs to use one piece of equipment to view developed latent print on an item of evidence. With the use of the FSIS, the examiner will only need to use one piece of equipment to observe developed latent prints instead of having to use numerous pieces of equipment to achieve the same objective. As a result, this will provide for a more efficient work flow allowing for turn around times to be reduced in the caseload.

Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS): Requisition Number: 503270

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition: A notice of intent will be posted at the Governmentwide point of entry for three to four days.

7. Actions to Increase Competition: The USSS will continually survey the market for vendors that can provide equal systems.

8. Market Research: An internet search was conducted on this type of equipment.

Reviews of vendors during education and professional conferences were conducted and discussions with peers in the latent print discipline on the different types of equipment. Tours of other latent print laboratories (ICE, FBI, Postal Lab for example) showing differing types of equipment have been conducted. Other similar pieces of equipment have been reviewed from various vendors such as Sirchie, FORAY, and Lighting and no other vendor provides the same piece of equipment that will satisfy the need of the FOB.

9. Other Facts: The FSIS is the only imaging system that meets the current needs of the FOB.

10. Certifications & Approvals: In accordance with the authority(ies) indicated in Section 4, above, and agency procedures, all justification documents must follow the approval process stated below.

Certification (Always Required):

The undersigned hereby certifies that the information provided herein to support this justification is complete and accurate to the best of his or her knowledge and belief.

Program Office (e.g. COR, SAIC, Program Manager, or Division Chief in accordance with business unit operating procedures):

Printed Name: __Brian A. Jones_____________________

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________

Approval:

Contracting Officer (Always Required):

Printed Name: ________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________