Notice of Intent: One FSIS II Color Lab System and FSIS Computer Replacements
ID: SHOPPR25002170Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONDIVISION 0700QUANTICO, VA, 22135, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/66b3515086ef4f96ac7f2b06d050427e/view
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    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to award a sole-source contract for the procurement of one FSIS II Color Lab System and fourteen replacement computers to Thomas Scientific, LLC. This acquisition is critical for the Laboratory Division's Latent Print Operations Unit (LPOU), as it supports scientific examinations of friction ridge analysis and ensures compatibility with existing systems. The justification for this sole-source procurement emphasizes the unique capabilities of Thomas Scientific's products, which are deemed essential for the FBI's operational efficacy in law enforcement support. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by 5:00 PM (EST) on May 21, 2025, and must be registered in SAM to be eligible for government contracts. For further inquiries, contact Bryan Lane at bvlane@fbi.gov or call 703-632-8071.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bryan Lane
    (703) 632-8071
    bvlane@fbi.gov
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    LPOU FY25 NOI SAM.pdf
    The FBI's Finance Division has submitted a justification for a sole-source procurement of an Arrowhead Forensics Full Spectrum Imaging System (FSIS II) Lab System and fourteen replacement computers. This acquisition aims to support the Laboratory Division's Latent Print Operations Unit (LPOU) in conducting scientific examinations of friction ridge analysis. The justification cites the need for compatibility with existing systems, asserting that only Thomas Scientific, LLC, can supply the required products as their FSIS II systems are uniquely suited for in-house optimization. The procurement is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) (1), permitting competition when only one source can fulfill the requirements. The FBI plans to announce this sole-source contract on SAM.gov to allow other possible suppliers an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities, although market research indicates no comparable products exist. The procedural documentation includes pledges of accuracy from both the Requestor and the Contracting Officer. Overall, this procurement Justification emphasizes the critical nature of specialized forensic equipment for the FBI's continued operational efficacy in law enforcement support.
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