Forensic Information System for Handwriting (FISH) MAINTENANCE

Added: May 21, 2015 11:48 am  

The U.S. Secret Service intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with I.D. Scientific, 2166 Lucky John Drive, Park City, UT  84060-7016 to provide maintenance for the Forensic Information System for Handwriting (FISH), a computer-based mission­ critical system that allows for document examination.  This will be a FFP contract, with a base plus four option years.  The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519, Other Computer Related Services. The SB size standard for this code is $27.5 million. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 - Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition.  This notice is neither a request for proposal nor a solicitation of offers.  The determination of the Government not to open this requirement to full and open competition was made in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 and is solely at the discretion of the Government.  Entities may identify their interest and ability to meet this requirement via a written capability statement only.  All capability statements must be emailed no later than 7 calendar days after publication of this synopsis - no later than May 28, 2015, 8:00 AM EST.  Any information received will be maintained for future Market Research requirements.  No formal solicitation package is available.  The Government anticipates an award date on or about May 28, 2015.  The Government will not be responsible for any costs of preparation in response to this announcement.