Investigation Laser

This federal acquisition document is a Sole Source Justification under FAR Part 13 for the procurement of an Arrowhead Dual77 Laser for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) South Central Laboratory. Designated under DAC Number D-26-SS-0066, this brand-name acquisition has a delivery date of September 18, 2026. The laser is a critical tool required by forensic analysts to detect, develop, and capture latent fingerprint impressions on both porous and non-porous evidence. Effective visualization requires specific parameters, including a 532nm wavelength and an 8-watt output, to achieve full fluorescence when paired with DEA dye stains and amino acid developers. Market research was conducted by reviewing alternative forensic light source providers, including FoxFury, Foster + Freeman, Tritech Forensics, Coherent, Sirchie, and Forenscope. The market research concluded that no other manufacturers offer products meeting the necessary wavelength and wattage specifications. Procuring an alternative brand would result in low-quality forensic work and prevent analysts from fully processing fingerprint evidence. Consequently, the Contracting Officer determined that only the specified Arrowhead brand-name item can satisfy the government’s requirements.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice (RFQ #: D-26-SS-0066) indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Thomas Scientific LLC for one "DUAL 77" brand-name pistol grip investigation laser (Part # A-CSL7W1). This dual-wavelength system includes blue (445nm) and green (532nm) lasers, protective goggles, camera filters, a battery charger, a wheeled Pelican case, and a one-year warranty. The acquisition is conducted under NAICS code 334510 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) as a brand-name-only procurement. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, interested vendors who believe they can satisfy the government's requirements may submit a capability statement. Written responses must be sent via email to Jose Marin (jose.l.marin@dea.gov) by July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The accompanying 36-page DEA provision and clause matrix outlines standard federal contracting terms, including Department of Justice (DOJ) national security risk assessment provisions regarding supply chain integrity, ByteDance/TikTok bans, and DOJ-specific protest procedures. Any potential award is subject to a lowest-price, technically acceptable evaluation of the single brand-name package.