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Added: Aug 13, 2015 7:06 pm The US Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 9 Contracting and General Services intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements to Foster and Freeman USA, 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170, Sterling, VA 20166. DUNS 136391252 NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.



The National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Lab uses a video spectral comparator, VSC6000 for analysis of trace evidence, including questioned documents, ivory, leathers from protected species, wood, etc. The lab has developed databases of images collected in the legacy VSC6000 which are used to compare in the analysis of new evidence. These images and their metadata are proprietary to the VSC and may not be used by other equipment. The lab is upgrading the VSC 6000 to a VSC 8000 which has additional features.



A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 12 pm, Thursday August 20, 2015 by sending an e-mail to valarie_reinholz@fws.gov; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements.