DCS6 Digital Photography Workstation

The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division intends to procure a DCS6 digital photography workstation system for forensic latent fingerprint capture and enhancement, with responses to this sources-sought notice due by July 29, 2026. The acquisition may be set aside for small businesses or conducted as full and open competition; the Government will use vendor responses to determine the appropriate competition vehicle.

Place of performance is the Center for Science and Design, 525 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60607. The workstation must support high-resolution image capture, latent fingerprint enhancement, ultraviolet and visible light imaging (including full-spectrum optical optimization from shortwave ultraviolet through near-infrared), RUVIS imaging with dedicated 280nm narrowband optical bandpass filter and high-intensity UV light source, longwave ultraviolet and laser imaging, forensic-grade audit logging with SHA-256 cryptographic hashing for chain-of-custody compliance, and built-in image-processing macros. The system must include a mechanical copy stand with vibration-dampening and tethered foot-pedal shutter control; a primary forensic camera system equal to or greater than a Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera; forensic macro lens and optical filter kit; hands-free capture control foot pedal; forensic capture and image processing software; integrated RUVIS module with 8.1-megapixel resolution; comprehensive product training; and secure delivery logistics. All hardware components must include a comprehensive two-year warranty from delivery. The base period of performance runs from September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, with deliverables due within 30 calendar days of contract award. The Government anticipates a single award Firm Fixed-Price contract under NAICS 334516 (Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, small business size standard 1,000 employees). Vendors must submit capability statements not exceeding 15 pages to Nia Dickerson at Nia.N.Dickerson@irs.gov, including company information, UEI, business size classification, and procurement vehicle availability (GSA schedule or open market). No security requirements apply.