NOTICE OF INTENT - Dual 77+ Pistol Grip Investigation Laser

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source, firm-fixed price purchase order with Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. dba Arrowhead Forensics (Lenexa, KS) for the purpose of procuring three (3) Dual 77+ Pistol Grip Investigation Lasers. The Dual 77+ Pistol Grip Investigation Laser a forensic light source capable of emitting light at 445nm and 520nm at 10W and 8W, respectively.  It will be used by the Scientific and Biometrics Analysis Unit (SBAU) to detect latent prints on submitted evidence. The laser operates at a wavelength of 445 nm or at 520 nm with a maximum radiant power of 10 watts. The laser is lightweight and compact to enable users to carry it to various locations with the laboratory space for examination as necessary to meet operational needs.   

Based on market research conducted and contacts made the methods used to arrive at the market research findings include Internet searches, attendance of forensic conferences, and forensic vendor literature review. Although there are other forensic “lasers” on the market, none can meet the required technical specifications listed above.  A less powerful (lower wattage) laser would not be acceptable as it could potentially affect SBAU’s ability to detect and capture latent prints on item of evidence at a sufficient level of brightness and clarity. Arrowhead Scientific, Inc. dba Arrowhead Forensics is the sole manufacturer and provider of the Dual 77+ Pistol Grip Investigation Laser and is the only company capable of providing the products that will satisfy agency requirements. 

This notice will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration’s SAM.gov website (www.SAM.gov).  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.  The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; the size standard is 1,000 employees.  

The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Diane F. Siani via email only at dfsiani@fbi.gov, no later than 1:00pm (Central) on Thursday, November 15, 2021. Responses sent via other means (i.e., via telephone call, facsimile transmission, etc.) will not be considered.  Information received will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is at the discretion of the Government.  

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Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition is available upon request.