N6328519T0525_RFIFaroTechnologies.docx

Request for Information NCIS Office of Forensic Support The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is issuing a sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to obtain information on a vendor or multiple vendors to provide Faro Technologies to NCIS’ Office of Forensic Support. The result of this market research will contribute in the intent of establishing a purchase order or contract award. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is:

· 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Office of Forensic Support currently owns twelve 3D portable scanners and eight handheld 3D scanners from FARO. These scanners are used by Forensic Consultants in the field to take scans of crime scenes and provide case agents with accurate measurements, and professional products such as sketches and fly-throughs.

1. NCIS requires the following items:

1. Initial Certification Training – 1-3 Training sessions per year, with 5 students each.

a. Three – Five-day NCIS on-site, hands-on training course that provides the attendees with knowledge of the principles of laser scanner operation, setup and basic measurement on the Faro Focus 120/330. Attendee will demonstrate by individual use of the laser scanner to document a mock scene, production of a webshare2go and 2d floorplan. Proficiency testing will be conducted and successful demonstration of skills acquired will result in certification.

2. Refresher and Specialized Training – 2- 4 training sessions per year with 6 - 10 students

a. Annual refresher training and proficiency test: One-day training course that provides the attendees a refresher of the knowledge of the principles of laser scanner operation, setup and basic measurement on the Faro Focus 120/330. Attendee will demonstrate by individual use of the laser scanner to document a mock scene, production of a webshare2go and 2d floorplan. Proficiency testing will be conducted with a pass/fail result.

b. Training for Specialty Apps- Two-day onsite training course that presents the basics functions the FARO Trajectory App. Participant understanding will be demonstrated by individual use of each app to create a printable report documenting the app analysis results.

3. Annual Calibration and Cleaning of Faro Focus 120 - 1 unit per year

a. Inspection of cables, connections, boards, upgrade to latest engineering specifications, clean, replace labels, and perform calibration of laser scanner so that it meets NIST standards.

4. Annual Calibration and Cleaning of Faro Focus 330 - 5 to 12 units per year

a. Inspection of cables, connections, boards, upgrade to latest engineering specifications, clean, replace labels, and perform calibration of laser scanner so that it meets NIST standards.

5. Maintenance/Repair Plan for Faro Focus 120 1 per year

a. Annual Maintenance plan which covers the annual inspection of cables, connections, boards, upgrade to latest engineering specifications, clean, replace labels, and perform calibration of laser scanner so that it meets NIST standards.

b. As well as any unplanned repairs that need to be made to the scanner either at the time of the annual inspection or as repairs are needed, equivalent scanner to be provided as a loaner for the duration of the shipping and service. Once loaner is received, item to be serviced will be shipped within 5 business days. Upon NCIS receipt of serviced scanner, the loaner will be shipped to contractor within 5 business days.

6. FARO Replacement Calibration Bars 1- 12 per year

a. NIST certified scale used in scans to verify the accuracy of the scanner on scene (reference measurement). Separate purchase (not part of kit when 3D scanner is purchased).

7. Purchase or Annual Renewal of Software 1- 26 per year NCIS needs to be able to purchase dongles with this software in order for personnel to use the software on their multiple standalone device and in order to present the final products in courtrooms and law enforcement related settings.

a. FARO Scene –used to combine scans taken with either FARO 330/120 or Freestyle together. A combination of new licenses and renewals required. NCIS needs to be able to purchase, and/or renew this software in a timely manner (within 7 days) prior to the software expiring.

b. Video Pro App – Used to render 3D video directly from Scene without the requirement to import into Faro Zone.

c. FARO Zone 3D used with the aforementioned specialty apps. NCIS needs to be able to purchase, and/or renew this software in a timely manner (within 7 days) prior to the software expiring.

d. Scene Process License- new/renewal

8. Please provide applicable NAICS Codes to procure all items.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; secure and apply the full range of technical resources required to successfully perform this requirement; and provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide the development services required that will address or can be configured to address the requirements listed above are invited to submit a response to this Request for Information Notice by Wednesday November 14, 2018 12:00 PM EST. In your submission please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number; 2) size and type of ownership for the organization (socio-economic program as applicable); 3) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability; 4) DUNS & CAGE Code; and 5) Federal Supply Schedule as applicable; 6) estimated cost to meet the requirements listed above. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements. Please do not submit more than the minimum information necessary. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Keshia McKinney at Keshia.mckinney.ctr@ncis.navy.mil.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact:

Keshia McKinney Contract Specialist

NCIS

571-305-9854

Shekela Hutchinson Contracting Officer

NCIS

571-305-9287