Foster + Freeman Video Spectral Comparator 9000 (VSC 9000)
ID: 192125VHQFDL00013Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENTINVESTIGATIONS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT DALLASIrving, TX, 75063, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fb82993239e34289a0be9b019505eec7/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is planning to issue a sole source contract for the procurement of four Foster + Freeman Video Spectral Comparator 9000 (VSC 9000) units. This acquisition, valued at approximately $395,728.12, is intended to support the operations of the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Forensics Laboratory, which plays a critical role in forensic analysis and investigations. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5, with no solicitation document available, and interested parties are advised that this notice is for informational purposes only. For further inquiries, Jenna Wiley can be contacted at Jenna.Wiley@ice.dhs.gov.

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    1.15.1-NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs (ICE) Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ) intends to issue a sole source award to FOSTER+FREEMAN USA INC. for four Foster + Freeman Video Spectral Comparator 9000 (VSC 9000) units. This contract, valued at an estimated $395,728.12, will support the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Forensics Laboratory. The procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Subpart 13.5, with the statutory authority of 41 USC 1901. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotes; no solicitation document is available, and no contract will be awarded based on offers received in response to this notice. The decision to not compete this proposed contract remains at the government's discretion. Jenna Wiley (Jenna.Wiley@ice.dhs.gov) is the point of contact.
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