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1.0 Introduction. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the Department of Justice (DOJ). ATF’s mission is to reduce violent crime and to protect the public. ATF enforces Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson. The Office of Laboratory Services provides analytical and advisory services on matters of a scientific nature in support of ATF’s mission. There are two forensic science laboratories within Laboratory Services which include the Forensic Science Laboratory-Atlanta (FSL-A) and the Forensic Science Laboratory-Washington (FSL-W). Some of the Laboratory Services capabilities are being expanded into the new Wichita location, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory (FCGIL). These capabilities include triage, firearms, latent prints, and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis as well as firearms training.

2.0 Objective. Lab Services (LS) anticipates this statement of work (SOW) resulting in a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(e)(3), Blanket Purchase Agreement.

A BPA will allow flexibility and responsiveness and provide a cost-effective way to meet the operational requirements to create consistency throughout the LS, expand capabilities to FCGIL, and ensure ATF’s examiners and trainees have reliable access to critical supplies.

3.0 Description/Scope of Work. This request is for the procurement of the below listed reagents and supplies. The proposed blanket purchase agreement (BPA) fulfills an ongoing need for DNA analysis at FSL-W to continue using scientifically validated methods, as well as to expand to the new FCGIL facility. The expansion of the DNA unit to FCGIL is proposed as a new, high throughput model and will increase the number of reagents and supplies needed throughout the life of the BPA, not only with the addition of personnel, but also with a greater testing capacity.

These reagents ensure the continuing operation of the Forensic Science Laboratory’s Forensic Biology section. The reagents are necessary to perform steps in the forensic biology workflow, including:

• Quantitation; determining the amount of DNA in a sample

• Amplification; making copies of specific regions of DNA

• Capillary electrophoresis; reading DNA fragments for human interpretation and analysis

Quantitation must be performed on every DNA sample. Amplification and capillary electrophoresis are performed on all samples with a detectable amount of DNA present.

Therefore, ATF requires a continual supply of these reagents to meet casework needs and perform analysis of evidence submitted to the DNA section.

The vendor shall supply reagents with a satisfactory expiration date. Due to the specific use and quality control checks on reagents, satisfactory dates vary from 6 months to one year. The vendor must ensure quality of all reagents and consumables supplied. To meet quality requirements, supplied reagents must pass required quality control (QC) checks performed by the ATF laboratories, as outlined in the ATF protocol ATF-LS-FB28, and consumable items must be received in good condition and meet sterility requirements.

Statement of Work

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The Life Technologies items currently in use have undergone extensive validation by the ATF Forensic Biology section based on instrumentation used at the FSL-W location. Validations of approved reagents, consumables, and instrumentation represent an extensive use of time, resources, and scientific acumen on the part of ATF scientists. Additionally, ThermoFisher Scientific/Life Technologies has performed developmental validation experiments in accordance with the QAS (Quality Assurance Standards) for Forensic, which qualify these reagents for use in human identification testing for casework applications, and ensure ATF DNA samples are eligible for entry into the national DNA database. Converting to different reagents and/or different instruments would be a burden on the DNA section as a whole, requiring years of re-validation and significant down-time and loss of service from the ATF Forensic Biology sections. Moreover, the interruption of validated supplies would delay the agency’s development of the FCGIL laboratory.

FCGIL received $75 million congressionally approved no year funding for construction of the new Forensic Science Laboratory in Wichita. ATF’s current need and available funding will dictate/determine the quantity of goods and/or services to be purchased throughout the life of the BPA. The BPA will include any other supplies used for DNA from the vendor.

5.0 Contract Type. Firm Fixed price contract type for the resulting BPA setup and BPA calls/orders.

6.0 Place of Performance. Place of performance will be at either of the following locations:

• Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory (FCGIL)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 4504 E 18th ST N Wichita, KS 67214

• National Laboratory Center 6000 Ammendale Road Beltsville, MD 20705

7.0 Period of Performance. Period of performance will be for five (5) years (base plus four (4) option years), commencing from date of or award or 04/30/2026 (whichever comes first).

8.0 Minimum & Maximum. NA

9.0 Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Government-Furnished Information (GFI). Neither GFE nor GFI is anticipated. The BPA holder (BPAH) shall protect and preserve from loss, damage or harm, all materials, information, data, supplies and equipment of every description, including that which may be government-furnished or government-owned.

10.0 Government Technical Representative (GTR)/Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The GTR(s)/TPOC(s) for this requirement are the individuals within a program-management function who have overall technical responsibility for efforts. Said individual(s) support the Contract

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Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (CO) during administration of the BPA in the below manner:

TPOC(s):

• Performs inspection and rejection/acceptance of deliverables and identifies deficiencies in delivered goods, if any.

• Provides final decisions regarding any recommended rejection of deliverables.

• Provides advice and guidance to the BPAH in the preparation of deliverables.

GTR:

• Provides technical clarification relating to overall contracting matters.

• Recommends to the CS/CO any changes in the requirements.

• Maintains a file of the BPA, modifications, invoices and important communications.

The BPAH shall not proceed with any instruction or direction given by the GTR(s)/TPOC(s) before receiving a modification from the CS/CO of the approved change(s).

11.0 ATF Points of Contact

Cynthia Carter, GTR – Forensic Chemist (FSL-A) 2600 Century Parkway, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30345 404-698-7115 Cynthia.Carter@atf.gov

Laurie Mann, TPOC – Forensic Biologist (FSL-W) ATF Forensic Science Laboratory – Washington 6000 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 240-709-5893 Laurie.Mann@atf.gov

Steven Weitz, TPOC Chief (FCGIL) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 4504 E 18th ST N, Wichita, KS 67208 301-256-1669 Steven.Weitz@atf.gov

12.0 Administrative Considerations. Notwithstanding the BPAH's responsibility for total-management responsibility during the performance of this contract, the administration of the BPA shall require maximum coordination between the CO, the Government Technical Representative (GTR) and the BPAH. The CO and GTR shall be the Government’s POCs during performance of this BPA:

The CO is responsible for the administration of this BPA. Said individual is the only person authorized to approve changes in the terms, conditions, delivery schedules, technical requirements, or price, as set forth in the BPA. Any changes not made expressly by the CO will be considered to have been without authority. In such cases, the BPAH is operating at its own risk mailto:Cynthia.Carter@atf.gov mailto:Laurie.Mann@atf.gov mailto:Steven.Weitz@atf.gov

BPA SOW for DNA Supplies Page 4 of 7 because no adjustment will be made in the contract, price or otherwise to cover any increase in charges incurred as a result thereof. During any absence of the CO identified for this contract, other warranted COs from ATF may authorize work under the contract.

The GTR has the authority to monitor all technical aspects and assist in administering the BPA.

Said individual shall ensure the BPAH performs the technical requirements of the BPA by: performing, or causing to be performed, inspections necessary in connection with performance of the contract; maintaining both written and oral communications with the BPAH concerning the aspects of the BPA within his/her purview; monitoring and assessing the BPAH's performance under the BPA and notifying the BPAH and CO of any deficiencies observed;

receiving and approving/rejecting task-order deliverables, invoices and certain-other requests as mentioned in a previous Section(s); also coordinating GFP availability and providing for site entry of BPAH personnel, if required.

13.0 Section 508 of the amended Rehabilitation Act. Since ATF examiners will use the equipment in the laboratory, said equipment must be compliant with the portion(s) of said act relating to screen colors and font sizes.

14.0 Discount Structure. Price reductions for this award are encouraged, especially when purchasing in bulk; therefore, the BPAH may voluntarily decrease prices upon written notification to the CO.

Request for equitable adjustments after establishment of the BPA shall be submitted in writing to the GTR and CO for review and approval, if warranted. The BPA prices will be reviewed annually, prior to exercising each option year, or as required to determine whether further adjustments are appropriate.

15.0 Travel & Travel Expenses. Freight and handling to be included in price when call order is made.

16.0 Other Direct Costs (ODCs). Dry Ice for shipping to be included in price when call order is made.

17.0 Level of Effort. NA

18.0 Deliverables and Delivery Schedule. The BPAH shall deliver the supplies within seven (7) calendar days of issuing the BPA call order and/or modification(s), if required.

BPA holder must supply 100% of the supplies listed in Appendix A. No substitutions shall be permitted.

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Supplies shall be new, certified to the manufacturer’s OEM requirements and free from damage and defects, including manufacturer defects and damage as the result of handling and transport by the manufacturer and/or the BPAH. If the supplies are discovered to be damaged or defective, the BPAH shall replace the supplies within seven (7) business days of notification from the GTR(s)/TPOC(s).

Locations for delivery:

ATF Forensic Science Laboratory – Washington 6000 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705

Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory (FCGIL) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 4504 E 18th ST N, Wichita, KS 67208

Delivery address may change as the facility is built but will remain at the same zip code of 67208.

19.0 Inspection & Acceptance. The BPAH shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to and comply with this requirement. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any goods and/or services, including deliverables (hereby referred to as “item{s}”), the BPAH tenders for acceptance in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a) and 52.246-2. The GTR(s)/TPOC(s) or designee will either accept or reject the item(s).

When accepted, said individual(s) or designee will sign off on the item(s). The BPAH shall correct any rejected item IAW the applicable clause(s).

20.0 Quality Control (QC). The BPAH is responsible for QC, delivery of quality goods and services to the Government, to ensure compliance with the BPA requirements.

21.0 Quality Assurance (QA). IAW FAR 46.401(a), Government-contract QA shall be performed at such times (including any stage of manufacture or performance of services) and places (including subcontractors’ plants) as may be necessary to determine the supplies and/or services conform to contract requirements.

22.0 Invoicing and Payment. The BPAH shall submit invoices to Finance.Branch@ATF.gov per ATF clause #ATF-14. Please cc Cynthia.Carter@atf.gov and Laurie.Mann@atf.gov. ATF will pay proper invoices IAW FAR 32.9, Prompt Payment. Payment for all goods and/or services shall be made upon Government acceptance IAW FAR clause 52.232-1, Payments, and 52.232-8, Discounts.

23.0 Government-Contractor Relationships. This requirement involves non-personal services to be performed/rendered.

mailto:Finance.Branch@ATF.gov mailto:Cynthia.Carter@atf.gov mailto:Laurie.Mann@atf.gov

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24.0 Equipment Installation Requirements/Interfacing Requirements/Government Responsibilities/Penalties/Warranty & Service Calls. IAW FAR 46.706(b)(5), the BPAH shall stamp or mark the goods delivered or otherwise furnish notice with the goods of the existence of a warranty, if any. Warranty information shall include the substance/terms and duration as well as the name and telephone number of the person to notify if the goods are found to be defective. The BPAH shall present sufficient information for the Government personnel (GTR{s}/TPOC{s)) and users to identify warranted goods. The BPAH shall observe all manufacturer warranties for goods and services.

25.0 Closeout. The BPAH shall submit a final invoice within 45-calendar days after the end of the performance period. Within 15-calendar days of receiving the final payment, the BPAH shall furnish a completed and signed Release of Claims to the CO; such may be in the form of a Closeout-modification to the BPA.

APPENDIX A

FSL-W and FCGIL require one (1) of all items listed. Note that at the time of all call orders, the equipment listed could be adjusted to meet the requirements of the laboratory. Not all supplies will be purchased. Any other supplies from the vendor can be purchased throughout the BPA. The vendor must be able to provide

100% of the supplies listed below. Items below have been validated and incorporated into ATF protocols due to the time required for re-validation of a different item; they shall not be substituted. Exact items will be required.

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Part Number Equipment 4410715 3500 Cathode buffer septa 4393715 POP-4 3500 (384 Rxn) 4393710 POP-4 3500 (960 rxn) 4393718 Conditioning Reagent 3500 4393927 Anode Buffer Container (ABC) 3500 4408256 Cathode Buffer Container (CBC) 3500 4404687 3500 36 cm Capillary Array (24 cap) 4476135 Globalfiler® PCR Amplification Kit (200 rxns) 4482815 Globalfiler® PCR Amplification Kit (1000 rxns) 4408399 Genescan™ 600 LIZ® Size Standard v2.0 (2) 4425042 DS-36 Matrix Standard Kit (Dye Set J6) 4482911 Quantifiler® HP DNA Quantification Kit 4311320 Hi-Di™ Formamide 4360788 7500 Real Time PCR Systems Spectral Calibration Kit I 4461591 Aby 4432327 Fam 4461593 Jun 4461599 Mustang Purple 4461599 UltraPure BSA (Cat # AM2616) 4360954 MicroAmp® Optical Adhesive Film (25) 4311971 MicroAmp® Optical Adhesive Film (100) 4333183 MicroAmp® Adhesive Film Applicator AB0626 Adhesive PCR Plate Foils (100)

N8010560 MicroAmp® Optical 96-Well Reaction Plate (10 plates) 4316813 MicroAmp® Optical 96-Well Reaction Plate (500 plates) 4315933 96-Well Plate Septa AB0783 Flat PCR caps, 8-strip (120) AB0784 Flat PCR caps, 8-strip (250) 4379590 MicroAmp® 96-Well Support Base (10) 4409530 Retainer and Base set for 3500; 96 well (4 sets)

N8010540 MicroAmp® Reaction Tube with Cap, 0.2 ml (1000 tubes)

D1532 DTT

A43565 Globalfiler IQC Kit (200 rxns) A49105 Capillary array 36-cm SeqStudio™ 24 Flex A49316 96-Well Standard Retainer & Base Set SeqStudio™ Flex Series A26343 QuantStudio™ 3/5 10-Dye Spectral Calibration Kit 4476609 GlobalFiler Express PCR Amplification Kit (200 rxns) 4474665 GlobalFiler Express PCR Amplification Kit (1000 rxns)