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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 29, 2004 FBO #0915
SOLICITATION NOTICE

70 -- SecuriMetrics Portable Iris Enrollment & Recognition (PIER) Device

Notice Date

5/27/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

334119 — Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Federal Technology Service (FTS), FTS, Sonoran Area Team, 5665 N. Scottsdate Rd., F135, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250-5912
 

ZIP Code

85250-5912
 

Solicitation Number

9TZ04JAL001
 

Response Due

6/4/2004
 

Archive Date

6/18/2004
 

Point of Contact

Jo Ann Ancheta-Lim, Contracting Officer, Phone 702-228-0640, Fax 702-228-0640, - Charlene Matheson, Senior Contracting Officer, Phone 480-663-9840, Fax 480-481-9407,
 

E-Mail Address

joann.ancheta@gsa.gov, charlene.matheson@gsa.gov
 

Description

The General Services Administration intends to issue a contract to Securimetrics Inc. of Martinez, California through solicitation no. 9TZ04JAL001 on behalf of the Department of Army's Battle Command Battle Lab Fort Huachuca, Arizona pursuant to the authority of FAR Parts 12 and 13.501(a) ?Sole Source Acquisitions?. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-23 effective May 5, 2004. The applicable NAICS Code is 334119 - Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. NOTE: Section 508 does not apply to this requirement. There is only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Securimetrics Inc. is the manufacturer and sole authorized distributor of the PIER 2.3 device. A justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition Requirements: Provide the following equipment on a Firm Fixed Price Contract: Quantity of 60, - Brand Name Handheld Pier 2.3 Iris Reader - SecuriMetrics Portable Iris Enrollment & Recognition (PIER) Device, (Configured for BAT integration). Iris read shall have the following characteristics: Light weight, less than 20 ounces and not to exceed 7 x 3.75" x 1.50". Unit should fit easily into the user's hand or on a small surface. These characteristics are critical to the iris reader in order for it to function properly with the Biometric Automated Tool (BAT) Kits. BAT is in support of the identification of friend and foe, for assistance at multiple checkpoints both in and out of combat zones. This is the US Army's first completely portable identification processing system, complete with the solicited handheld iris scanner. The kit consists of a laptop computer, the iris scanner, a digital camera, and a fingerprint reader. The device shall capture a 500 dot per inch image of a fingerprint of an individual for the processing system. While acquiring a photograph the devise is illuminating the iris with IR light. All of the data is loaded into a file on the laptop. The fingerprint images, the digital photos used in facial recognition, and the iris scans complete the digital identification dossier. The required delivery date shall be no later than 30 days after receipt of contract. Earlier delivery is requested. Place of delivery and acceptance is: Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613. FOB destination. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (January 2004) is hereby incorporated by reference. Securimetrics Inc. is hereby reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (May 2004) with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (October 2003), is hereby incorporated by reference. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (May 2004), is hereby incorporated by reference with applicable paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract. Type of Contract: A firm fixed price, definite quantity; definite delivery contract will be awarded. Period of Performance: Delivery no later than 30 days after receipt of contract. The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is currently unrated. Securimetrics Inc. is required to register in IT Solutions Shop at http://it-solutions.gsa.gov for post-award processing. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience related to fulfilling a similar requirement via email to joann.ancheta@gsa.gov by 5:00 p.m., PST, June 4, 2004. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email at joann.ancheta@gsa.gov.
 

Place of Performance

Address: ATZS-FDE-B, Language Technology Office, Directorate of Combat Developments, 550 Cibeque St, Bldg 61730, Rm 148, Fort Huachuca, AZ

Zip Code: 85613-7017

Country: United States
 

Record

SN00593973-W 20040529/040527212605 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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