L--OR CLARK R BAVIN FORENSIC FIREARMS ANAYL
ID: 140FS125Q0070Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (L066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/619d5da4773f4035a1565da05586dc1e/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking to contract with Forensic Analytical Inc. for forensic laboratory services to analyze projectiles and firearms as part of its National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory (NFWFL) operations. The selected contractor must be accredited by the Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners (AFTE) and adhere to strict chain-of-custody protocols while providing expert analysis and court testimony. This sole-source procurement is justified due to the unique qualifications and capabilities of Forensic Analytical Inc., which align with the specialized needs of the NFWFL. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@fws.gov by April 14, 2020, as the contract is expected to span 12 months with four optional years, under NAICS code 541380.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Orozco, Oscar
    (000) 000-0000
    oscar_orozco@fws.gov
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    A16_Sole_Source_Justification_1.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) seeks to contract a forensic laboratory for the analysis of projectiles and firearms, requiring the service provider to be accredited by the Association of Firearms and Toolmarks Examiners (AFTE) and adhere to strict evidence handling protocols. After market research, it was determined that Forensic Analytical Crime Lab is the only capable source that meets these criteria, given its accreditation and experience with testifying in court. The lab’s comprehensive in-house testing, quality adherence, and established procedures for chain of custody align with the needs of the National Fish and Wildlife Forensic Laboratory (NFWFL), which operates across all states in the U.S. This sole-source justification has received endorsements from both the Program/Project Officer and the Contracting Officer, allowing the acquisition procedure to proceed under FAR Part 13's guidelines. The document emphasizes the necessity for specialized forensic services and the unique qualifications of the selected contractor for fulfilling the NFWFL's requirements effectively.
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