Friction Ridge LASER

The Drug Enforcement Administration's Aviation Division has issued a sources sought notice for a Dual 77 Pistol Grip Investigation LASER system, a specialized forensic tool used for friction ridge analysis. The procurement seeks one complete laser system that includes a pistol grip handpiece with both 445nm blue and 532nm green laser attachments, safety equipment including orange and yellow goggles, camera filters, battery charger, instruction manual, wheeled Pelican case, and a one-year component failure warranty covering parts and labor. This market research effort is designed to assess vendor capabilities for potential future procurement under solicitation number D-25-SS-0040, categorized under NAICS code 423490 with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements between 1-15 pages that demonstrate their technical capabilities, past performance, and provide examples of similar contracts from the past three years. The deadline for vendor responses is 9:00 AM EST on July 23, 2025, with submissions required via email to Contracting Officer Ms. Angel Barkley with the subject line "Dual 77 Pistol Grip Investigation Laser Requirement - DEA AVIATION DIVISION."

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it available to businesses of all sizes competing under the full and open competition framework. The sources sought notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the anticipated acquisition. The quantity requirement is specified as one complete laser system, though the document also mentions potential future procurement of two CA-3000 Fuming Chambers in addition to the investigation laser system. The procurement timeline indicates that this is preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation, with no current obligation for the government to award a contract. The one-year warranty requirement suggests the government expects reliable, long-term performance from the selected vendor. The emphasis on detailed capability statements and past performance examples indicates the government will prioritize vendors with proven experience in similar forensic equipment procurement and support.