DNA Collection and Analysis

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date from May 9, 2019, 3:00PM ET to May 13, 2019, 3:00PM ET to address vendor questions submitted. ANY QUESTIONS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE OF MAY 08, 2019, 10:00AM WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED. NO FURTHER QUESTIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. Answers to vendor questions submitted on time are forthcoming.

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of DNA collection and analysis services using the M-Vac Collection Technique, utilizing STRmix expert DNA analysis software online with GlobalFiler, Fusion 6C, 5C, and Qiagen' s Investigator with Quality Sensor with a possible 48 hour turn around. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100, and is supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number associated with this combined Synopsis/Solicitation is 15A00019A00000043. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a Small Business set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit quotes. Offerors will submit quotes with a per job price. The period of performance will be NTE 60 months from date of award.

Offeror Representations and Certifications -Prospective vendors must be actively registered with the System for Awards Management (SAM) website at http://www.sam.gov. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The offeror must have a current profile in the Online Representations and Certifications (http://orca.bpn.gov) prior to award. The above referenced FAR clauses and provisions may be accessed via the World Wide Web at www.arnet.gov/far.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing and sent via email to Stacy Parran at Stacy.parran@atf.gov and must reference the solicitation 15A00019A00000043. All questions must be receive by 10:00AM EST on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Questions received after the stated time will not be addressed. Telephonic requests or inquiries will not be accepted. All quotes should be submitted via email to stacy.parran@atf.gov. All quotes must be received by 3:00PM EST on Thursday, May 9, 2019 and must reference solicitation #15A00019A00000043. Quotes received after the stated time will not be accepted.

All proposals shall include the following contractor administrative data: (1) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and; (2) Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS).

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