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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is FLWUSAMPSTER23-10 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334310 with a small business size standard of 750.00 employees. This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.

The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:

2023-06-09 16:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.

FOB Destination shall be Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473

The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: Crime Lite AUTO KIT 120V CHARGER (QCL/AUTO/KIT120V)
Comprising:
CRIME-LITE AUTO (QCL/AUTO)
All-in-one forensic evidence imaging system for CSI and laboratory use
CAMERA AND LENSES
HIGH SENSITIVITY COLOUR/IR CAMERA
- Precision 20.1MP image capture (5456x3632px) / Sensitive from 350 to 1000nm / HDMI Live video output / Autofocus 30mm f/3.5 macro lens / Shutter speed/exposure time up to 30 seconds
Selectable advanced camera controls / Exposure control / Auto and Fine Manual focus modes / White balance
ILLUMINATION AND FILTRATION
HIGH INTENSITY LED ILLUMINATION RING
2X WIDE-ANGLE LED ILLUMINATION ARMS
MOTORISED FILTER WHEEL / Motorised housing with 9-position filter wheel
FLUORESCENCE IMAGING FILTERS
INTERFACE
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
- Integrated 7” multi-touch IPS TFT display (1024x600) / HDMI live video output / Micro SD input, USB and Micro-USB connectivity / Ambient light sensor with auto screen brightness / WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
INTERNAL PROCESSOR
- Fully-integrated processor Image capture (BMP, TIFF, PNG, JPG) to SD Card / Video capture (AVI) 1920x1080 to SD Card / Real time clock for image capture time-stamping
PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM DIMENSIONS
- H 126mm x W 207mm x D 159mm (excluding battery) / Weight (when fitted with 2Ah battery) 1.75kg (approx.) / 1/4-20 UNC tripod mounting thread
ELECTRICAL
- Designed for use with 2Ah or 4Ah Li-Ion removable battery / Up to 2-hours battery runtime / 12Vdc power input
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
Crime-lite AUTO functions are carried out via an ‘App’ style interface using the system’s integrated 7” multi-touch display.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
- Software suite updates for 2 years /
LED Safety: Crime-lite AUTO is provisionally classified to
CRIME-LITE AUTO RECHARGEABLE 2Ah BATTERY (Quantity x 2.0) (QCL/AUTO/ACC/1)
CRIME-LITE AUTO RECHARGEABLE 4Ah BATTERY (QCL/AUTO/ACC/2)
CRIME-LITE AUTO CARRY CASE (QCL/AUTO/ACC/4)
CRIME-LITE AUTO SHOULDER/NECK STRAP 257-187-00 (QCL/AUTO/ACC/5)
CRIME-LITE AUTO HIGH SPEED MICRO SD CARD READER (QCL/AUTO/ACC/6)
CRIME-LITE AUTO HIGH SPEED USB STICK (QCL/AUTO/ACC/7)
CRIME-LITE AUTO MAINS ADAPTOR (QCL/AUTO/ACC/8)
CRIME-LITE AUTO BATTERY CHARGER (QCL/AUTO/ACC/3120V)
L-SHAPE FORENSIC SCALE RULE (ASSY DWG 035-106-AS-00) (DCS/RULE), 3, EA;
LI 002: CRIME-LITE AUTO OBLIQUE LIGHTING RING ACCESSORY (QCL/AUTO/ACC/9)
- Oblique ring light accessory for use with CRIME-LITE AUTO
- 5700K White OR UV 365nm (Software selectable – one at a time)
- 12 LEDs per wavelength
- Intensity control
- Lighting direction control – Quadrant selection
- Quadrant, wave length and brightness controls appear on
CRIME-LITE AUTO screen when connected., 3, EA;
LI 003: CRIME-LITE AUTO COAX LIGHTING ACCESSORY (QCL/AUTO/ACC/10)
- Clip-on accessory module for Crime-lite Auto
- 5700K diffuse white coaxial light
- On-screen ‘on-axis’ and ‘off-axis’ illumination mode control (0-9¯)
- On-screen illumination intensity control
- On-screen focus adjustment
- Powered via USB connection to Crime-lite AUTO, 3, EA;
LI 004: INTERACTIVE EVIDENCE SAMPLE KIT (QCL/AUTO/INT-SAMPLES)
Video presentation box for Crime-lite Sample Kit. /Custom-made video box with integral 7” HD screen and two foam inserts to accommodate up to 20 evidence samples.
Video Screen: - 7” HD display/ Pre-loaded video content / Re-chargeable Li-Ion batteries / Approximately 2-hours runtime
ACCELERANT (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/A)
FLUORESCENT FINGERMARK (QCL/SAMPLE/B)
OLYCYANO FINGERMARK (QCL/SAMPLE/C)
TEXTILE FIBRES (QCL/SAMPLE/D) (QCL/SAMPLE/D)
GENERAL DEBRIS (QCL/SAMPLE/E)
FOOTWEAR MARK (GEL LIFT) (QCL/SAMPLE/F)
BODY FLUID (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/G)
DRUGS SAMPLE (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/H)
BODY FLUID (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/I)
BODY FLUID (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/J)
CYANOACRYLATE FINGERMARK (QCL/SAMPLE/K)
Fp NATURAL 1 FINGERMARK (QCL/SAMPLE/L)
Fp NATURAL 2 FINGERMARK (QCL/SAMPLE/M)
NINHYDRIN FINGERMARK (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/N)
BLOOD STAIN SIMULATED (QCL/SAMPLE/O)
GUNSHOT RESIDUE SAMPLES (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/P)
BLOOD STAIN (SIMULATED) (QCL/SAMPLE/Q)
PAINT (QCL/SAMPLE/R)
3D FINGERMARK (OBLIQUE ACCESSORY) (QCL/SAMPLE/S)
RECOVER FINGERMARK (COAXIAL ACCESSORY) (QCL/SAMPLE/T)
PRINTED INSTRUCTION MANUAL STORED IN THE SAMPLE BOX FOR EASY REFERENCE, 3, EA;

Solicitation and Buy Attachments

***Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***

For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Offerers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Offerers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Offerers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Offerers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.Use of Unison Marketplace: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through Unison Marketplace in compliance with the Unison Marketplace Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive.
This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time.

The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal.

The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea.

IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance

Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.).

New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing.

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).).

IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, for the extended description here is the website: https://www.acquisition.gov/

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code
for this procurement can be found. The small business size
standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf

5152.233-4000 AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM (Feb 2014) (LOCAL CLAUSE) Prior to submitting an agency protest, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve your concerns with the responsible contracting officer (Phone: (315)772-7272 or Email: usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil). However, you may also file a protest to the Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below.

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command

Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel

4400 Martin Road

Rm: A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256) 450-8840 or email usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: https://www.amc.army.mil/Connect/Legal-Resources/.

If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

"52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10,
Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of Government
Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006,
Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials;
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Material
inspection and receiving report"

Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information

All deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E.

IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and price. Technical capability is a pass fail requirement. Evaluation is based on a lowest price technically acceptable.

No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through Unison Marketplace will be evaluated and awarded on an “all-or-nothing” basis.

Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions

Please address your questions through the Unison Marketplace buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@army.mil or call 315-772-5582.

In accordance with DFAR provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, I certify that each end product, except those listed in paragraphs (c)(2) or (3) of the attached provision, is a domestic end product.
****YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ATTACHED IF OTHER THAN DOMESTIC END PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FILL IT OUT AND YOU DELIVER OTHER THAN A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT YOUR DELIVERY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED********** ****READ DFARs Clause 252.225-7001 to ensure your product comes from a QUALIFYING COUNTRY******* ****IF YOU QUOTE A PRODUCT OTHER THAN DOMESTIC FROM A NON-QUALIFYING COUNTRY YOUR QUOTE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*****

Reporting During Contract Performance

Equal Opportunity

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