SOURCES SOUGHT FOR FORENSIC LIGHT SOURCE
This posting is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes ONLY. This is NOT a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).
The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Fort Dix is conducting market research. This is a sources sought to determine the availability and capability of small business manufacturers or small businesses capable of supplying a name brand or equal to the Foster + Freeman Crime Light 82S Forensic Light Source kits. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334516; Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees.
REQUIREMENTS: Headquarters US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CIDC) requires the use of an alternate light source at specific band widths in order to properly locate and identify fragile evidence at violent crime scenes. CIDC has a requirement for portability along with specificity of wavelength of light with minimal leakage, and brightness of light in order to identify the maximum number of evidentiary items of evidence. The light source must be sufficiently portable to be transported to and used at a wide variety of scenes.
Army CID requires a light source that is portable enough to be transported to and used in a wide variety of crime scenes. The requirement is that the light source be battery operated for use in scenes without power readily available. The requirement is for 6 individual light sources that are specific to a particular wavelength of light for forensic use, peaking at 365 nm, 410 nm, 445, 480 nm, 530 nm, and 800-900 nm with no more than 10% bandwidth leakage. There is also a requirement for goggles that correspond to the various wavelengths that are similarly specific to the wavelengths required for forensic use. In addition to specificity we require a brightness that allows for searching a large area with minimal exposure to biohazards commonly found at a scene and with minimal disruption of the scene while the search is performed.
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT:
The contractor will provide the nine light sources (shipped to three separate locations) within 120 days after award, FOB destination.
a. Product description:
CRIME-LITE 82S KIT - UV, V, B, BG, G, IR PLUS CAMERA AND ACCESSORIES
Each Kit Contains the following items:
CRIME-LITE 82S - UV 350-380nm (QCL/82S/UV2) INCLUDING UV SAFETY GLASSES
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Arranged in 4 clusters of 4 LEDs
Peak 365nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
LED Radiometric Power Mainenance greater than 70% at 30,000 Hours
Dual UV emission warning LEDs and key switch
Weight 560g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008 includes 1xUV protective glasses (QCL2/014)
Fits over glasses
100% UV protection, 1% transmission point @406nm
Classified to EN207
Optical density of 5.0 (DL5) from 315-398nm
CRIME-LITE 82S - VIOLET 395-425nm (QCL/82S/V)
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Peak 410 nm
10% band width 395-425 nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
LED Radiometric Power Maintenance greater than 70% at 30,000 Hours
Weight: 560g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
CRIME-LITE 82S - BLUE 420-470 nm (QCL/82S/B)
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Peak 445 nm
10% band width 420-470 nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
LED Radiometric Power Maintenance greater than 70% at 50,000 Hours
Weight: 560g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
CRIME-LITE 82S - BLUE/GREEN 450-510 nm (QCL/82S/BG)
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Peak 480 nm
10% band width 450-510 nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
LED Radiometric Power Maintenance greater than 70% at 50,000 Hours
Weight: 560g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
CRIME-LITE 82S - GREEN 490-560nm (QCL/82S/G)
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Peak 530 nm
10% band width 490-560 nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
LED Radiometric Power Maintenance greater than 70% at 50,000 Hours
Weight: 560g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
CRIME-LITE 82S - IR 800-900nm (QCL/82S/IR)
16 x HIGH EFFICIENCY SURFACE MOUNT LEDs
Peak 860 nm (nominal)
Homogenous light beam
Dual IR emission warning LED and key switch with removable key
LED Radiometric Power Maintenance greater than 70% at 50,000 Hours
Weight: 520g
Handle dia 43 mm, head 53 mm x 65 mm, overall length 210 mm
Forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
Designed for use with 18V Lithium ion batteries
Battery run time 60 minutes with fully charged battery (AC mains adaptor)
Flat battery indicator LED
Information sheet and wavelength output certificate
Classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
Supplied with 1 pair IR blocking safety glasses (WQCL/244)CE classified to laser standard EN207 with optical density OD greater than 4 from 808-1090nm
CRIME LITE 82S UV-VIS-IR MULTI SPECRAL CAMERA MODULE (QCL/82S/CAM)
5Mp USB2.0 CMOS auto-focus camera & 12mm f/2.8 lens
USB 2.0 cable
Wireless remote control
Indexed filter wheel (4 positions)
Position 1) Clear window for viewing wavelengths UV-VIS-IR
Position 2) UV viewing filter. Transmits UV from 350-400nm, blocks visible and IR light
Position 3) Visible viewing filter, blocks UV and IR light
Position 4) IR viewing filter, blocks UV and Visible light, nominal 50% transmission at 715 nm
Adjustable angle with slide-on mount to 82S head
Image capture software
Computer minimum requirements:
I3 Processor 2.9 GHz, 2GM RAM
Graphics card with 24 or 32 bits
Windows 7 professional
Direct X 9.0 or higher
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE VIEWING GOGGLES WITH ANTI-GLARE GLASS - GC455 (QCL/147)
Schott GG455 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 435nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass dielectric filter optically bonded to Schott glass to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE VIEWING GOGGLES WITH ANTI-GLARE GLASS - GG495 (QCL/148)
Schott GG495 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 476nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass dielectric filter optically bonded to Schott glass to suppress auto fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti- glare performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE VIEWING GOGGLES WITH ANTI-GLARE GLASS - GG550 (QCL/149)
Schott GG550 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 529nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass dielectric filter optically bonded to Schott glass to suppress auto fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti- glare performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE VIEWING GOGGLES WITH ANTI-GLARE GLASS - GG590 (QCL/151)
Schott GG590 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 571nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass dielectric filter optically bonded to Schott glass to suppress auto fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE CAMERA FILTER 72MM WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING - GG420 (QCL/157)
Schott GG420 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 408 nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare and optical performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE CAMERA FILTER 72MM WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING - GG455 (QCL/152)
Schott GG455 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 435 nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare and optical performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE CAMERA FILTER 72MM WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING - GG495 (QCL/153)
Schott GG495 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 467 nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare and optical performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE CAMERA FILTER 72MM WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING - GG550 (QCL/154)
Schott GG550 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 529 nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare and optical performance when used with high power light sources
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRIME-LITE CAMERA FILTER 72MM WITH ANTI-GLARE COATING - GG590 (QCL/156)
Schott GG590 long pass filter glass (1% cut-on wavelength at 571 nm, nominal)
Reflective long pass coating to suppress auto-fluorescent emissions of filter glass
Maximum anti-glare and optical performance when used with high power light sources
CRIME-LITE 2 CAMERA FILTER POUCH (QCL2/012)
Camera filter pouch
Model: A306
Complete with belt loop, shoulder strap and protective divider for up to 7 filters
Max filter diameter external 75mm
CRIME-LITE 82/42 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY (QCL/82S/008A)
Lithium Ion
4Ah, 18 volt
Intelligent charge technology
Dims 116x75x62mm
Weight 600g
CRIME-LITE 82/42 FAST BATTERY CHARGER (QCL/82S/009)
110 - 120V or 220 - 240V INPUT
Charge time 22 minutes per battery
Led and audible charge status indicators
Automatic control function
Dims 190x164x105mm
Weight 1 kg
CRIME-LITE 82/42 BATTERY ADAPTOR (QCL/82S/011)
Enables lithium battery to be connected to Crime-Lite 82 and 42 directly or via the cable supplied
CRIME-LITE BATTERY POUCH AND SHOULDER STRAP (QCL/82S/012)
Padded nylon Velcro sealed pouch for battery and adaptor
Detachable shoulder strap
Carry handle
Belt loop
CRIME-LITE AC MAINS ADAPTOR FOR 80, 82, 42 & 8x4 (QCL/80)
Input voltage: 90-264V AC
Output voltage: 24V DC
Maximum power output: 80W
Dimensions: 168x78x45mm
Weight: 750g
CRIME-LITE 82L & 82S SOC CASE, LARGE (QCL/82S/014)
Machined foam cut-outs to accommodate up to 8 x Crime-Lite 82S & 1 x Crime-Lite 82L plus 2 batteries, charger and accessories
Supplied with warning signs for crime scene
Rugged, waterproof and shock resistant
Wheels and retractable handle
Dimensions 625 x 500 x 297 mm (24.6 x 19.7 x 11.7 inches)
DETACHABLE WRIST LANYARD FOR CRIME-LTE 82S/42S (QCL/82S/023)
Attaches to Crime-Lite 82S/42S and wrist to prevent dropping
DETACHABLE BELT CLIP FOR CRIME-LITE 82S/42S (QCL/82S/024)
Attaches Crime-Lite 82S/42S to a belt
Responses to this sources sought shall unequivocally demonstrate that respondent is regularly engaged in the manufacture and/or sale of same or substantially similar items. At a minimum, responses shall include the following: Business name, DUNS number, business address, business website, business size status (i.e., SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, EDWOSB, LB), point of contact name, mailing address (if different from business address), phone number and email address; [Provide this same information again for the manufacturer/producer if responding to provide a product manufactured by another firm.]The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, not identified in the response. Interested Parties must respond with capability statements which are due via email to the point of contact listed below on or before July 23, 2014 by 9:00 AM (Eastern time). Notice of Intent Responses to this sources sought announcement will assist the Government in determining whether this requirement should be set aside for small business, made available to full and open competition or procured through other than full and open acquisition procedures. Disclaimer and Important Notes This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).
Karin Quagliato, 609-562-2455
ACC - New Jersey
