(2) turnkey, state-of-the-art, Dual Wavelength Forensic Laser (A-CSL7W1) and one (1) one Full spectrum color imaging system (A-FSC-1-FS-30)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), a civilian agency within the Department of Justice, has issued a Special Notice dated February 17, 2026, announcing its intent to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order for maintenance services on specialized forensic equipment. The procurement involves preventative and corrective maintenance for two Dual Wavelength Forensic Laser systems (A-CSL7W1) and one Full Spectrum Color Imaging System (A-FSC-1-FS-30). The proposed contractor is Thomas Scientific, LLC, with a secondary location through its subsidiary Arrowhead Scientific, Inc./Arrowhead Forensics, both based in New Jersey and Kansas respectively. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The Special Notice constitutes the sole notification of ATF's intent to solicit on a sole source basis, with no formal combined synopsis/solicitation to follow.

The purpose of this procurement is to ensure continued maintenance and operational capability of critical forensic laboratory equipment used by the ATF's forensic crime laboratories. The due date for this Special Notice was February 27, 2026, with all solicitation communication occurring directly with the proposed contractor rather than through public bidding. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to small business entities. The equipment subject to maintenance includes advanced forensic laser systems capable of delivering dual wavelength outputs at 445nm and 520nm, along with full spectrum color imaging systems with high-resolution capabilities up to 5120x2880 pixels. The forensic systems must be delivered and installed within approximately 60 days of contract receipt to one of three specified federal locations: the Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas; FSL-A in Atlanta, Georgia; or FSL-W in Beltsville, Maryland.