Contactless Four-Finger Scanner Device

Added: Feb 12, 2016 2:56 pm DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Advanced Optical Systems, Inc. (AOS), for the acquisition of a Contactless four-fingerprint scanner device configured for right hand operation, client software, cabling, manual, and the Software Development Kit (SDK).

***** Sole source determination for this procurement is based on the need to research the ANDI® OTG - Cadence Model, its SDK, and to assist in the development of Standard Reference Material SRM artifacts used to measure performance of these devices. This requirement supports existing contactless fingerprint acquisition device research including the development of artifacts for measuring the performance within an on-going NIST-FBI research and development collaboration. The intent of this research is to test the performance of state-of-the-art contactless fingerprint scanning devices and to assist in updating or creating new standards and guidance for contactless fingerprint scanning devices. As such, there is no alternative device that can satisfy the requirements requested of this particular device. Advanced Optical Systems, Inc., (AOS) has been identified in the market research as the company that exclusively manufactures this technology. No distributors or re-sellers have been identified.
*****The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing, with a small business size 500 employees.

******A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

*****No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations. However, responses received by February 23, 2016, 12:00 p.m., EST. will be considered by the Government.