Sole Source Justification - Crime Lite_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the Department of the Navy's Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), specifically for the Office of Forensic Support (OFS). The procurement is for Crime-lite Auto investigative equipment from Foster & Freeman USA Inc., valued at an estimated cost that is redacted. The purchase includes 4 Crime-lite Auto 120V Chargers, 4 Crime-lite Auto Coax Lighting Accessories, 4 Crime-lite Auto Oblique Lighting Ring Accessories, 2 Crime-lite 82S Pro CSI 7 Kits, 2 Crime-lite 82S Pro IR & Goggle, and various camera filters and accessories.

The justification emphasizes the unique capabilities of the Crime-lite Auto, which is substantially smaller and lighter than previous models, offering complete portability for criminal investigators. The document highlights that this is a repeat purchase to maintain uniformity across NCIS field offices, with OFS already possessing eight Crime-lite Auto kits and requiring two more to equip remaining offices. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source award due to the specific technological requirements and the vendor being the only US-based manufacturer of this specialized forensic scene investigation equipment.