U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

67 -- PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 70516 DUE 092997 POC Robert J McMahon, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-2280 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals/quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #70516, the provisions and clauses incorporated are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-46. This solicitation is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3861 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed price contract. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Science Applications International Corporation, 4161 Campus Point Court, E2, San Diego, CA 92121. Market Research has indicated that this equipment is the only Digital Portable X-Ray Imaging System that can be used in indoor and outdoor lighting conditions (extensive sunlight). The RTR-3 has the ability to obtain multiple images without the necessity of the operator being exposed to an explosive device while obtaining X-Ray exposures. This system also allows the user to send the X-Ray image over telephone lines or cellular communications. The requirement consists of the following: three (3) RTR-3 Portable X-Ray Imaging Systems that include the following: [X-Ray Imager ( Model #IM-810), Control Unit (Model #CU-3) complete with batteries, interconnect and power cables, transport case, and operator manual] and accessories: one (1) RTR-3 X-Ray Imager (Model #IM-45) with 4" x 5" field of view, one (1) 60' Extension Cable (Model #EC-60), one (1) 120' Extension Cable (Model #EC-120), two (2) 12 Vdc Control Unit Rechargeable Batteries (Model #RB-12), one (1) External 12 Vdc Battery Charger (Model #BC-01), and one (1) Remote X-Ray Source Trigger (Model #RT-01) -- FOB destination pricing is requested: two (2) Systems to Cheverly, Maryland and one (1) System and accessories to FBI Academy, Engineering Research Facility, Quantico, VA 22135. The following FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997) and each offeror shall include a completed copy of the FAR Provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Jan 1997) with its offer. All responsible sources may submit a quote which if timely shall be considered by the agency. All proposals shall be submitted to the addresses listed on line number seven no later than 2:00 P.M. EST, 9/29/97. All proposals shall be clearly marked with RFQ #70516. The Point of Contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Mr. Robert J. McMahon, Contracting Officer, at the address and phone number listed above. All offerors are hereby notified that if your proposal is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late/nonresponsive. Proposals can also be faxed to (202) 324-8031. The award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable offer and meeting all terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. Award to be made prior to 9/30/97. (0256)

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