RFI - Forensic Laser and Imaging System (DJA-24-ALAB-PR-0197).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - DJA-24-ALAB-PR-0197

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Forensic Laser and Imaging System

1. RFI Purpose:

This Request for Information (RFI) as identified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

15.201 (c)(7) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotes. ATF is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Its unique responsibilities include protecting our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. ATF partners with communities, industries, Federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, and the use of technology.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback concerning their submission. All submissions will become the property of the Government and will not be returned. Proprietary information, if any, must be clearly marked on all material(s) submitted. All information received marked Proprietary will be handled in accordance with 41 USC §§ 2101-2107. Responding to the RFI is completely voluntary and will not enhance or adversely affect responses to any resulting future solicitation. There is no competitive advantage gained by any of the respondents to this RFI. Additionally, the Government will not provide reimbursement for any information that may be submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No promise of future business with the Government will result from responding to this

RFI.

The Government is not required to respond to any questions submitted in response to this RFI. At the Government’s discretion it may schedule demonstrations with vendors as time permits following the close of the RFI response period. Additionally, Industry is encouraged to advise the Government what other information it needs to better understand its requirements, to reduce the risk contingency built into pricing, and to reduce barriers to competition.

2. Requirement:

The ATF Office of Science and Technology/Forensic Science Laboratory – Atlanta (FSL-A) has a requirement for the acquisition for two (2) turnkey, state-of-the-art, Dual Wavelength Forensic Lasers and one (1) one Full spectrum color imaging system.

Currently, the ATF is planning on a sole sourcing this requirement. The outcome of this RFI will determine the final path forward.

Planned Sole Source or Brand Name or Equal:

• Company: Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. / Cage: 3LYQ5 / UEID: FDGFA7WMJ235

• Product 1: Forensic Laser / Part #: A-CSL7W1 / DUAL 77 PISTOL GRIP

INVESTIGATION LASER

• Product 2: Imaging System / Part #: A-FSC-1-FS-30 / FSIS II COLOR LAB SYSTEM

FSC 20MP COLOR CAMERA

ATF is seeking responses for market research purposes only. Interested parties shall provide any RFI feedback, relevant technical capabilities, and market research pricing. The ATF is interested in any business that may offer the Brand Name products or equal products. The ATF will not split the requirement. The Laser and Imaging system must both be offered by the company.

Minimum Technical Specifications:

Forensic laser capabilities:

• The forensic laser must be able to produce at least 8W of blue at 445nm (nano meters) and 8W of green at 520nm from the handpiece.

• Single pistol grip allows both wavelengths to be delivered from one hand piece.

• Diodes located in handpiece to assure maximum output wattage at 8W- with no loss of power by passing through the delivery device/handpiece cords.

• System must be controlled by a smart touch screens software system.

• The unit must contain integral batteries which can be charged by plugging the unit into a standard outlet.

• Power must be adjustable via a touchscreen in increments of 1% to 100% with LED lighted screen feedback display.

• The handpiece must have a .25”-20 threaded mount on bottom of laser pistol grip for mounting.

• The system must include orange (520 nm) and yellow (445 nm) curved bandpass filters.

• The system must include an integrated optical system with flexible rubber fiber delivery cable and handpiece.

• The handpiece must be shaped like a gun so that it sits comfortably on the hand.

• The handpiece must have a “dead man’s finger” safety system for user safety.

• There must be an “always on” option selectable on the touch screen for static use or for use while photographing evidence.

• There must be no beam speckle visible to the naked eye or after capturing the image with curved barrier filters.

• The unit must have a non-tipping battery and control box that will sit flat on a surface without being a tipping hazard to the user.

• System must operate with AC power (120V +/- 10%, 50Hz/60Hz) or better.

• Warm up time must be less than 10 seconds.

• System must include a durable pelican case for field deployment.

• Must include two (2) pair of goggles for 445 nm.

• Must include two (2) pair of goggles for 520 nm.

• System must have at least a one (1) year component failure warranty (parts & labor).

Full spectrum color imaging system capabilities:

• All-In-One Computer (running Windows 10) Intel Six-Core 3.2GHz, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, with a 27-inch 5120 x 2880-pixel (5K resolution) display, a mouse and keyboard.

• Fully integrated software.

• Full spectrum color imaging system camera.

• with 20 Megapixel resolution able to capture an image 5. inch by 3.6-inch area with 1000

PPI (pixels per inch) resolution from 254 nm to 1100 nm.

• 4800 PPI resolution at 4.2 distance and 254 nm.

• Able to capture FULL COLOR 24-bit images (60MB file size).

• Camera is pre-threaded for optional tripod mounting.

• HDR Enhancement available in live video and image capture.

• Full resolution frame rate up to 18 f/s (feet/second).

• Fast scan frame rate up to 60 f/s.

• Zoom focus frame rate up to 142 f/s.

• Integrated Foot Pedal switch (for hands-free image capture).

• Hydraulic camera arm mount.

• Flexible arm for light source.

• Full spectrum color from 254 nm to 1100 nm.

• 50mm UV (ultraviolet) Lens with Universal Filter Holder.

• A 365 nm UV, a 445 nm Blue and a 695 nm Bandpass Filters.

• 3 Position Filter Slider includes: 254nm UV, 550nm Orange, 830nm IR Filter.

• Shortwave (254nm) UV Light.

• 3 watt, 365nm (UV); a 3 watt, 455nm (Blue); 3 watt, 525nm (Green); 3 watt, 625nm

(Red); and 3 watt, 850nm (Infrared) LED Flashlights.

• Chargers for all flashlights (12V, 100-240VAC).

• UV Face shield and orange goggles.

• Two (2) Year Manufacturer Warranty.

3. Contractor Qualifications.

• The Contractor must be able to demonstrate that they can meet the described requirements in section 2.

• The Contractor must be registered and up to date in the System for Award Management

(SAM).

4. Small Business Considerations:

A decision regarding the small business strategy for this requirement, if it results in an acquisition, has not been made. That decision will be made, in part, based upon the responses to this RFI. It is therefore important that companies provide the requested information on its business size and socio-economic status.

5. Response Guidelines:

Information provided in response to this RFI must be submitted to Brian Palmer (brian.palmer@atf.gov), Contracting Officer in the form of an electronic document using portable document format (PDF) or Microsoft Word. The page limit for all responses is not to exceed ten (10) single-sided, 12-font size, 8½ x 11-inch pages, excluding any current product description information.

Respondents should include the following information:

• Organization name, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, website address (if available) and the name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with Government representatives.

• Company Information: Business Size and Socio-Economic Status – Provide your company’s business size (small/large) and include all your firm’s NAICS codes in the RFI response. In addition, indicate your business’ socio-economic status (e.g., HUBZone, Service Disable Veteran Owned Small business, Women-Owned small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Program

• Contract Vehicles – The RFI response shall include all current contract vehicles (e.g., GWACs, GSA Multiple Award Schedules).