SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Multi-Spectral Comparator
- Notice Date
- 8/8/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, United States Secret Service (USSS), Procurement Division, 245 MURRAY LANE SW, BLDG T-5, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, 20223, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20223
- Solicitation Number
- HSSS01-12-Q-0176
- Point of Contact
- Kimberly S. Spangler, Phone: 2024066820
- E-Mail Address
-
kimberly.spangler@usss.dhs.gov
(kimberly.spangler@usss.dhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY FOR PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING MARKET RESEARCH. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. The submission of this information is for PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any products/services, or for the Government to pay for the information received. The Government will not reimburse any concern for any information that is submitted in response to this Sources Sought request. Any information submitted is voluntary. The United States Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for a Multi-Spectral Comparator. The Multi-Spectral Comparator is an integral instrument utilized to examine counterfeit and genuine monetary and identity documents to establish authenticity, track viewing stages for ASCLAD-LAB conformance, and produce demonstrative illustrations for trial testimony. The cases submitted to the USSS Forensic Services Division, Questioned Document Branch sometime include evidence that can display characteristics not viewable by the un-aided eye. Evidence associated with monetary and identity documents is examined for spurious substitution of printed and hand-generated material, additions, substitutions and obliterations. The evidence generated by the Multi-Spectral Comparator is also utilized in demonstrative exhibits presented at subsequent judicial proceedings. The evidence uncovered by the Multi-Spectral Comparator also assists in generating leads in an unknown subject case. These instruments must be maintained properly in order to meet the requirements of laboratory accreditation. Forensic Document Examiners utilize multi spectral energy, light sources, filters and data-capture technology to examine evidence involved in daily case work. This requirement is for the replacement of the VSC 5000/HR. The Multi-Spectral Comparator must have the capacity (LED and/or multi-angled lighting) in order to illuminate/activate optical, variable devices (OVD) and foil security features. The Multi-Spectral Comparator must: --Provide multi-energy spectral analysis (UV activated luminescent viewing with short, medium and long wave UV). --Provide multi-angled excitation of optical variable devices and foil. --Provide transmitted light viewing; and --Capture information on all steps performed. The USSS requires delivery and setup for the Multi-Spectral Comparator within 60 days of award. The Multi-Spectral Comparator will need to be delivered to the loading dock for off-loading and inside delivery. The persons delivering the equipment will need to satisfy the required USSS security checks for access to the loading dock and building. Delivery location is Washington, DC 20223. The USSS requires a minimum of one year manufacturer's warranty for parts and labor. The USSS requires a minimum of 8 hours of training to be initiated upon receipt. The USSS anticipates issuing a competitive solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 on or about 1 September 2012. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the Solicitation, will represent the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. In order for the USSS to properly gauge the capability of the small and large business community, interested concerns must provide: a) Technical Specification documentation to include warranty and training for the offered product meeting the USSS requirements. b) Contractor's Information to include name, title, telephone number, fax number, and email address of the point of contact. Contractor's nine-digit DUNS c) Place of Manufacturer All small and large business sources capable of providing this product are encouraged to respond to this SOURCES SOUGHT announcement by submitting their responses via e-mail to the following address: Kimberly.spangler@usss.dhs.gov by Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 12:00, p.m. Eastern. If emailing your response, please send it in PDF or MS Word format. Interested parties are hereby notified that all information about this acquisition to include the solicitation and all related documents will only be available by downloading from the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) Website at http://www.fbo.gov. No hard copies will be made available. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the FBO website to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/USSS/PDDC20229/HSSS01-12-Q-0176/listing.html)
- Record
- SN02831144-W 20120810/120809000045-dc64b83cac9d939f3d504f13e5817a05 (fbodaily.com)
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