Trace Evidence Filter
ID: RFI-07002025-Trace-FilterType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/83e2c4817a774b59aa205c51888a67d4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking information from vendors regarding trace evidence filters to support its Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU). The Request for Information (RFI) outlines the need for filter assemblies that are compatible with personal vacuum cleaners, emphasizing specifications such as dimensions, durability standards (IP54 dust and water resistance), and secure packaging to prevent contamination. These filters are crucial for the efficient collection of microscopic evidence in forensic investigations. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and innovative product suggestions by September 1, 2025, with inquiries accepted until August 25, 2025. For further details, vendors may contact Adelle Bolton at albolton@fbi.gov.

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    Adelle Bolton
    albolton@fbi.gov
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    RFI-Trace Filter.docx
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for trace evidence filters aimed at supporting its Evidence Response Team Unit (ERTU). This RFI is intended to gather information from vendors to refine product specifications and assess market capabilities for trace evidence collection, a critical function in forensic investigations. The document outlines the need for filter assemblies that are compatible with personal vacuum cleaners, ensuring efficiency in collecting microscopic evidence. Per requirements, filters should have specified dimensions, durability standards (IP54 dust and water resistance), and secure packaging to prevent contamination. Current market research has identified products from three vendors: Sirchie, Static Control Systems (SCS), and Latent Forensic Services (LFS), detailing their pricing and supply status. The RFI invites responses that demonstrate the capability to meet these technical specifications, encouraging innovative suggestions for products that could benefit the FBI's evidence collection processes. Participation in this RFI is voluntary, and the government is not bound to issue a contract based on the responses. Submissions are due by September 1, 2025, with inquiries accepted until August 25, 2025.
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