Notice of Intent; VSC9000 Video Spectral Comparator

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. 

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a sole-source, one-time, firm-fixed-price contract to Foster and Freeman USA, Inc., (CAGE Code 3H9H4), 20145 Ashbrook Place, #190, Ashburn, Virginia, 20147 for one (1) VSC9000 Instrument.  The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  Foster and Freeman USA, Inc. is a Small Business.  The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Contracting Officer (CO) Bryan Lane via email only at bvlane@fbi.gov, no later than August 6th, 2024, at 10:00 AM, (EST).  Only emailed responses will be considered.  No phone calls.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.  Responses shall include the firm’s Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and their Business Size.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.  The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

Vendors must be registered in SAM, (effective July 29, 2012), to receive government contracts.  The FBI utilizes a financial system that has a direct interface with SAM.  Please ensure that your company’s SAM information is updated and accurate.  This includes the TIN, EFT, DUNs, UEI, addresses, and contact information.  The EFT banking information on file in SAM will be what the FBI uses to process payment to your organization.