2025 database for the X-ray diffraction (XRD) instruments at Forensic Science Laboratory – Atlanta (FSLA)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 15A00025Q00000035 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 2025-03. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334516.

This requirement is un-restriced / full and open competition.

This requirement is for the procurement of two (2) licenses for 2025 database for the X-ray diffraction (XRD) instruments at Forensic Science Laboratory – Atlanta (FSLA). Please see “XRD database Minimum Technical Requirements” attachment for full description of the requirement and "SF1449_15A00025Q00000035 " for the list of contract line item number and items, quantities, units of measures.

The required delivery date will be approximately ten (10) days of receipt of the contract. Actual dates will be determined at award. The delivery shall be at the Forensic Science Laboratory Atlanta, 2600 Century Parkway Suite 400, Atlanta GA

The selected vendor must comply with the following FAR commercial provisions and clauses, which are incorporated herein by reference/full text respectively: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the additional clauses in paragraph (b) identified in " SF1449_15A00025Q00000035 ". Please see “SF1449_15A00025Q00000035” for additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this requirement.

Vendors SHALL be registered and Active in the System for Award Management (SAM) system (www.SAM.gov) at the time of quotation submission, pursuant to FAR 52.204-7. Additional ATF local and FAR clauses and provisions are included in the award. ATF local and FAR clauses and provisions currently incorporated included in “SF1449_15A00025Q00000035”. Additionally, provisions that require fill-ins for this solicitation are included. The vendor shall return these fill-ins with their solicitation response or confirm responses on SAM.gov registration. See Section 5.1 of “SF1449_15A00025Q00000035” for required fill-ins to be completed by the vendor.

All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing and sent via email to Steven Jaimes at Steven.Jaimes@atf.gov and shall reference the solicitation, 15A00025Q00000035. All questions shall be submitted on "Att. A_Qs_As" and received by 1100 EST, March 05, 2025. All quotes shall be submitted via email to Steven.Jaimes@atf.gov by the solicitation response date in Block 8, pg 1, of “SF1449_15A00025Q00000035” or the amended date (if applicable). Quotes received after the exact time specified are considered “late”.