HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsCITY OF NIIAINII, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE NIENIORANDUNI
TO: Arthur Noriega V
City Manager
FROM: Annie Perez, CPPO, 4—
Director of Procurement
DATE: November 30, 2020
SUBJECT: Sole Source Finding for Foster &
Freeman USA. Inc. Manufacturer of DCS®5 and
SUPERfume®
REFERENCES: SS 19-20-025
ENCLOSURES: Sole Source Package
Market Research was conducted to determine whether Foster & Freeman USA, Inc. ("F&F"), a foreign
profit corporation, located at 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170, Sterling, Virginia 20166, is the sole
source manufacturer and distributor of the F&F Workstation ("Workstation"), consisting of one (1) DC®5
fingerprint imaging system and one (1) SUPERfume® fingerprint detection system, for the City of Miami
Police Department ("MPD").
MPD has a need for advanced fingerprint detection and imaging capability. This would improve the
accuracy and speed with which suspects can be identified and apprehended. Using a system that
utilizes technology would assist Police in improving the reading and matching of fingerprints rather than
fully relying on Latent Print Examiners. Police believes this Workstation will fulfill this need.
There are several companies that manufacture systems for latent fingerprint enhancement and
detection via fuming/powdering, however, F&F is the only manufacturer that can provide a state-of-the-
art imaging system that enables digital comparison with other fingerprints and matching them with the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System ("AFIS"), which has a database of fingerprints from law
enforcement agencies nationwide. Their SUPERfume® system is designed to treat domestic rooms,
offices, garages and vehicles without the need to dismantle or transport items back to the lab.
According to F&F, it is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the Workstation for law
enforcement.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 18-92 (a) (1) of the Code of the City of Miami, it is recommended that
the requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: F&F, a foreign for
profit corporation, located at 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170, Sterling, Virginia 20166, is the sole
source manufacturer and distributor of the Workstation, and approving the purchase of the Workstation
for MPD, for an amount of ni ety-three thousand eight hundred eighty-one dollars and thirty-five cents
($93,881.35). ��
Approved by: v "
Arthur Norie i y Manager Date
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Enclosed: Sole Source Request & Market Research
PR21032
CITY OF MIAMf, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Annie Perez Director )AtF MAR 2 0 2020 -,�LEG -2
Procurement Department SUBJECT: Finding of Sole Source
Jorge olina Purchase of Superfume Room
FRCTPi:h : CiEEEF2CNCES
Chief of Police Fuming System
ENCLOSURES_
The police department is requesting a sole source finding for the purchase of a Superfume Room
Fuming System to include but not limited to equipment, camera and accessories, tent, Installation,
training, shipping and handling to equip the Crime Scene Unit with a comprehensive imaging
system for the detection, capture and enhancement of latent fingerprints from Foster and
Freeman USA, Inc. in the amount of $93,881.35; allocating funds from the 2019 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Account Code No. 12000.191006.664000.0.0. Based upon
the attached, please take the necessary steps to verify that Foster and Freeman USA, Inc.
located at 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170, Sterling, VA 20166, is the sole provider of this
purchase.
The Crime Scene Unit was awarded grant funds for the Forensic Enhancement Project that will
significantly improve the effectiveness of the police department's operations and abilities to
protect the public's safety. The equipment and technology upgrades will provide a greater depth.
of evidence analysis and gathering to optimize crime -solving capabilities.
Foster and Freeman affirms that they are the sole designer, manufacturer and distributor of their
products and that their system comprises of unique features,
The police department is committed to satisfy the terms and conditions of this grant award and
strongly feels that this purchase will equip our department with the needed resources to enable
these employees to accurately perform their duties.
Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
FINDING OF SOLE SOURCE APPROVED:
4—
Annie Perez,
Procurement Director
JRC/CGG/JB/jms
Attachments
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FOSTER AND FREEMAN USA Inc
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
TEL: 888 445 5048
FAX. 888 445 5049
E- Mail: usaffice'aa.iosterfreeman.com
Federal Tax ID No 55-2316854
GST/HST No. 81939 6300 RT0001
Miami Police Department
400 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami FL 33128
USA
Attention: Mr. Wendell Harris
QUOTATION Q161433 - FOR THE SUPPLY OF:
LINE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SUPERFUME ROOM FUMING SYSTEM
Tour Keference Kt-u auperrume & UI.Jb (lines Inc. 4
Our Reference C55060 - USA
Quote Reference Q161433
Date Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Comprising:
- 2 x mixer/Glue Units (with detachable legs and weighting rings)
Height 70cm, weight 11 Kg
- 1 x purge fan unit
Diameter 25cm, weight 5Kg
- 2 x activated carbon filter and canisters, 60 runs per filter
(total 120 runs) Diameter 25cm, weight 10Kg
- 1 x steamer unit
- 1 x control box
- 1 x distribution box
- 1 x set of mains connection cables
- 1 x pack glue dishes (200 per pack)
- 1 x hand held digital calibrated RH meter
- 1 x instruction manual & warning signs
- 2 x respirator facemask
- 1 x set warning notices
- 2 x soft SOC carrying bags
- 1 x soft carrying bag for carbon filter canister
- 40 x 20g bottles of Foster & Freeman Cyanobloom Superglue
Specification:
- nominal room volume - 100 m3
- treatment mode - semi -automatic
- humidity control - manual
- superglue - recommended weight per cycle, not less than 28g
- max evaporation temperature - 120 deg C (approx)
- superglue fume exposure time (glue cycle time)
- auto - 30 minutes (minimum), manual - operator determined
- superglue fume cleansing period (purge cycle time) - 60 minutes
- filter system - configuration, activated carbon filter
(9 kg gross, 6 kg net) - lifetime - 60 cleansing cycles
QTY UNIT PRICE SUB TOTAL
US$13,887.85 US$13,887.85
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- electrical power input - 3 kW
For safe operation this product must be connected to a mains
power outlet with a protective earth contact. Do NOT connect this
product to an incompatible mains supply.
NOTE: IF THE LOCAL POWER SUPPLY IS POTENTIALLY
UNSTABLE WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A UPS POWER
SUPPLY
SUPERfume - SCENE OF CRIME TENT
6M X 3M X 2M HIGH INTERNAL (X 3.25M HIGH EXTERNAL)
- aluminium frame structure with tent top fixed to it
- black PVC easy wash down material
- removable side and front panels
- internal fume tight seals
- guy lines and ground spikes
- hard standing ballast kit
- inspection window
- size open: 6m x 3m
- height: 2m at valance, 3.25m at centre
- packed into 3 bags - frame 1.6m x 0.3m x 0.45m; tent 0.9m x
0.6m x x0.5m; ground fixing kit 0.4m x 0.3m x 0.2m
- all sizes are approximate
3 DCS5 STAND, SOFTWARE, COMP, MON, PRINTER & 8x4
MOUNT (DCS5/KIT/001)
NOTE:
IF CRIME-LITE 8x4 IS NOT REQUIRED THEN QCU142x8 and
QCL/143x8 CAN BE REMOVED
BUT THE CAMERA MOUNT QCL/141x8 IS STILL REQUIRED
COPY STAND AND COLUMN (DCS4/STAND)
Free-standing copy stand
- Transmitted light base, 430 x 350mm, fitted with four 13 watt
daylight, high frequency fluorescent lamps for even illumination.
- 1.2m column with weight compensation and gear rack height
adjustment. NOTE: supplied without camera arm
- Removable base plate with magnetic bars for holding exhibits
- Dust cover
- Incident lighting not included
ADJUSTABLE COPY STAND MOUNT FOR CRIME-LITE 8x4 AND
CAMERA (QCL/144x8/ASSY)
- Modified Kaiser camera arm with Crime-lite 8x4 base bracket
QCL/143x8, Crime-lite 8x4 mount QCU142x8 and camera mount
QCL/141x8
- Allows fully independent adjustment of camera and Crime-lite 8x4
- Suitable for Kaiser's R1 System of columns only
- Suits most SLR camera and lens combinations
DCS5 FINGERPRINT CAPTURE AND ENHANCEMENT
SOFTWARE WITH AUDIT TRAIL (DCS5/MODULE)
Software:
Integrated software for fingerprint image capture, validation,
enhancement through to final printing at 1:1
- Dedicated application specific toolboxes to simplify the
US$9,664.56 US$9,664.56
US$38,619.86 US$38,619.86
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enhancement of fingerprint images. Each toolbox provides
enhancements specific to different types of fingerprint treatments
and/or backgrounds. Additional enhancement tools are provided
for advanced users
- Optional Photographic and Chemical Treatment Wizard is also
available. Other optional software modules will be offered when
available
- Full forensic audit trail in simple language covering full history of
image from image origin to image output
- Automatic image authentication using `VeriData iDem'
- User defined case work management ensures all related images
and support files are stored together
- Archive management allowing backup to CDs, DVDs and network
locations. Monitoring of archive status ensures archiving is up to
date
- Pre -calibrated and custom 1:1 image printing with options to print
enlargements and non-standard image sizes
- Simplified image calibration with auto image magnification with
for accurate scaling
- Customised enhancement for third level fingerprint examination,
this process will highlight pore and ridge detail giving clear visibility
of pore and ridge positions and shapes.
- Image annotation allowing for the marking of characteristics in
fingerprint images.
- Simultaneous image output to multiple locations including local
printers, AFIS and Minilab
- Administrator settings control allowable user activities
- Monitor resolution: 1920 x 1200 recommended, 1600 x 900
minimum
- Operating system: Windows 7 64bit.
- Available languages: English (others languages can be provided
at extra cost).
Camera control:
- Supported camera, NIKON D5/DX810 modified for colour/UV and
IR imaging
- Full spectrum, live view, full screen viewing of all images from UV
to IR (depending on lens selection)
- Live view auto and manual tuning of camera white balance
- Mirror Up camera mode supported
- Capture preview images as tiff files supported from the camera
interface
Light source support:
- Full on -screen control of Crime-lite 8x4 (MK2 and MK4)
- Full on -screen control of Crime-lite FLS
NOTE: DCS5/MODULE WILL SUPPORT THE D700 CAMERA -
LIVE IMAGE MODE IS NOT AVAILABLE
(The D3, D3S, D3X are also supported but have no LIVE view)
DCS5 PHOTOGRAPHIC AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT WIZARD
(DCS5/WIZARD)
Simple to use wizard to guide users through the choices of suitable
internationally recognised chemical treatments and photographic
techniques for a wide variety of surface and exhibit types.
The results provide illustrated information on the suggested
chemical treatments and full instruction on the photographic
lighting techniques and camera settings to use for effective
fingerprint photography.
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Available languages: English. Others languages can be provided
at extra cost.
DCS5 COMPUTER SYSTEM (DCS5/COMP)
Computer (Minimum Specification):
U equivalent
8GB RAM
2x1TBSATAHDD
DVD RW Drive
6 x USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports rear
Network interface Integrated Gigabit (10/100/1000) via RJ45
connector
Min 512MB Graphics Adaptor (on board or Card)
Minimum display connection VGA
Multimedia Card Reader
external XQD card reader
Windows 10 64 Bit
Wired USB plus Wireless USB Optical Scroll Mouse
32" 4K MONITOR FOR DCS5 (DCS5/MON32)
- 4K monitor with UltraColor
- 32" (viewable 31.5"/80cm
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
IMAGE -PRO ANALYZER SOFTWARE (DCS4/IPA)
Image processing software required as part of DCS 4 or 5
installation
Version 6.3.0.512 supplied on CD for compatibility with DCS 4
Licence and hasp valid for version 7.x and lower
Available languages: English
VERIDATA IDEM VALIDATION SOFTWARE (DCS4/IDEM)
VeriData iDem version 3.00 or later
Provides validation and authentication of original digital images
Available languages: English. Others languages can be provided
at extra cost.
Compatible with DCS5
PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORY PACK (DCSL/075)
Comprising:
Photographic Blackout Cloth (DCSL/049)
- Black rubberised fabric for reducing unwanted ambient light
during photography
- Size 1.5m (60") x 1.35m (72") approx.
Air Blower (DCSU072)
- For removing dust from lenses and camera filters
Lens Cloth (DCSU073)
- High quality cleaning cloth ideal for lenses, LCD screens etc.
- Washable and supplied in a rigid plastic case
Lens Cleaning Wipes (DCSL/074)
- Pack of disposable, lint free wipes for cleaning lenses and
camera filters
FUJI ASK300 DIGITAL COLOUR PRINTER (DCS5/PRIN/ASK300)
Printing Method: Dye -Sublimation Thermal Transfer
Gradation: 256 levels {8 bit) per colour (Y, C, M)
Operation for paper exchange: Semi -Auto loading
Virtual 600dpi using high quality and matt finish mode
Dimensions (W X D X H): 10.8 x 17.6 x 6.7in. (275 x 446 x 170mm)
Weight approx.:12kg (26.41b)
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USB interface (rear side): High -Speed USB Ver.2.0 x 1 port (Type
B)
Power consumption: 2AA (220-240VAC, 50/60Hz), 4.6A (120VAC,
50/60Hz)
EMC & Safety & Environment: EMC FCC / CE
6"x4" PAPER PRINTING PACK FOR FUJI ASK300 - 800 PRINTS
(DCS5/PAPER/ASK300/46) (Quantity x 3)
FUJI T RK - CF800
- 2 x Paper rolls and ink ribbons for 400 prints per roll (total 800
prints)
- print size - 4"x6" (102mm x 152mm)
4 NIKON D5 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH P/SUPPLY & LEADS 1 US$10,760.69 US$10,760.69
FOR DCS5 (DCS5/KIT/002)
NOTE:
NIKON D810 CAN ALSO BE USED INSTEAD OF THE D5 BUT
THE D5 IS BETTER FOR LOW LIGHT LEVELS
ESPECIALLY NIR-NIR FLUORESCENCE. THIS PART INCLUDES
D5 CAMERA, LEADS AND VIDEO CAPTURE DEVICE.
NIKON D5 DIGITAL SLR CAMERA WITH ACCESSORIES FOR
DCS 5 (DCS5/CAM/D5)
- pre configured ready for DCS 5 use
Features include:
Megapixels 20.8
Sensor Format Full Frame
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size 35.9 mm x 23.9 mm
Max Resolution 5568 x 3712
HD Movie mode 4k possible from separate monitor if required
1080 resolution embedded in DCS5 software
- modified to transmit from UV (365nm) to IR (1,OOOnm)
Other items included:
- cables and power adaptor
HDMI VIDEO CAPTURE DEVICE FOR D5 CAMERA
(DCS5/LINDYVCD)
- HDMI PVR PC capture device
- seamless picture quality with USB3.0 bandwidth enabling you to
capture 1080p video @ 60fps
- part number 2167977
HDMI TO MINI HDMI CABLE FOR D5 CAMERA
(DCS5/LINDYHDMI)
- HDMI to mini HDMI, 2M long
- part number 41437
LINDY USB3.0 CABLE FOR D5 CAMERA (DCS5/LINDYUSB3)
- LINDI USB3.0 A to B cable, 2M long
- part number 41612
DCS5 UV IMAGING LENS, UV LIGHTING AND FILTERING 1 US$14,348.39 US$14,348.39
(DCS5/KIT/010)
NOTE:
THIS LENS CAN BE USED FOR VISIBLE, IR AND REFLECTIVE
UV IMAGING.
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LENS - QUARTZ 60mm APO MACRO (DCS5/LENS/UVIR)
Suitable for all UV, Visible and Infrared applications
R-UV: latent and cyanoacrylate fumed fingerprints on all smooth
non -porous surfaces including glossy magazines, plastics and
glass. Particularly useful for imaging prints on transparent glass
and Perspex.
This lens allows reflective ultra violet imaging @365nm. It will turn
many glass surfaces black, remove background interference and
improve visibility of superglue images on a multitude of difficult
surfaces. It also enables imaging with Infra Red light. This will
remove backgrounds on many difficult surfaces and allow visibility
of previously invisible blood stains.
It can be used for general macro photography and all visible and
fluorescence photography.
- Coastal optics UV-VIS-IR 60mm APO macro
- 60MM F/4 high performance macro lens with focus correction for
UV-IR (315-1100NM)
- precision manual focus
- filter thread size 52mm
UV CAMERA FILTER FOR DCS5 48MM - 330-385NM
(DCS5/UVF1)
- UV camera filter for DCS5 48mm — 320-385mm (DCS5/UVF1)
- high quality dielectric coated filter on UG-11 glass substrate 80%
peak transmission
- UV transmission from 300-400nm 50% transmission points @
320nm & 385nm
- UV TRANSMISSION FROM 300-400NM, 50% TRANSMISSION
POINTS AT 320NM AND 385NM
- including stepdown adaptor 52mm to 48mm
VISIBLE PASS FILTER FOR DCS5 52MM 400-70ONM
(DCS5/VPF3)
- visible pass filter for DCS5 52mm 400-700nm
- to be used with DCS5/LENS/UVIR
(note: 50mm diameter glass fitted in 52mm diameter threaded
holder)
CAMERA FILTER STEP UP RING 52MM - 72MM
(DCS5/SUR52/72) (Quantity x 3)
- enables 72mm filter to fit 52mm diameter lens
(for use with DCS5/LENS/UVIR)
CIRCULAR POLARISING FILTER FOR DCS5 52MM
(DCS5/CPF3)
- Professional grade circular polarising filter for DCS5 52mm
diameter
- for use with DCS5/LENS/UVIR
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)
- 10% band width 350-380nm (nominal)
- homogenous light beam
- LED Radiometric Power Maintenance >70% at 30,000 Hours
- dual UV emission warning LEDs and key switch
- weight: 560g
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- handle dia 43mm, head 53mm x 65mm, overall length 210mm
- forced air cooling with built in thermal protection
- designed for use with 18V Lithium Ion batteries (offered
separately)
- battery run time typically 60 minutes with fully charged Li -ion
battery (optional AC mains adaptor available for continuous
running)
- compatible with Crime-lite 80 series 24v NiMH batteries (offered
separately)
- flat battery indicator LED
- information sheet and wavelength output certificate
- classified to European safety standard EN62471:2008
Includes 1 x UV 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
Note: When used with 5Ah battery (QCL82/008B) run time will be
increased to 160 minutes
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: 168 x 78 x 45mm
-weight: 750g
MAGNETIC LENS ADAPTER FOR DCS5 52MM (DCS5/MAG52A)
- Magnetic lens adapter for DCS5
- Mounts to any lens with 52mm diameter thread
- Requires Magnetic Filter Holder
MAGNETIC FILTER HOLDER FOR DCS5 52MM
(DCS5/MAG52H) (Quantity x 3)
- Magnetic filter holder for DCS5
- Holds any lens filter with 52mm diameter thread
- Requires Magnetic Lens Adaptor
MAGNETIC LENS ADAPTER FOR DCS5 72MM (DCS5/MAG72A)
- Magnetic lens adapter for DCS5
- Mounts to any lens with 72mm diameter thread
- Requires Magnetic Filter Holder
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iI value of goods:
3 days on site installation and training. Cost is inclusive
of travel and accommodation expenses.
Shipping & Handling
TOTAL PRICE USD
US$87,281.35
US$5,400.00
$1,200.00
--------------------
US$93,881.35
DESPATCH PERIOD: 10 - 12 weeks from receipt of order
(FROM FACTORY)
TERMS OF DELIVERY: This price covers delivery including customs clearance, duties and local
delivery but excluding local taxes.
TERMS OF PAYMENT: Nett 30 days from date of invoice
Please note that a surcharge of 3% will apply to all credit card payments
BANK DETAILS: United Bank, McLean, VA. Routing No. 056004445, Foster & Freeman USA Inc., Account
No. 70061289
WARRANTY: One year from date of installation
VALIDITY: This quotation is valid until 04 June 2020
The above prices are in US Dollars and are only valid for equipment supplied and installed
within the USA and Canada.
SIGNED:
Amy Temenak
Administrator
46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Tel: 888 445 5048 or 703 433 9361
Fax: 888 445 5049 or 703 433 9354
www.fosterfreeman.com
March 13, 2020
City of Miami Dept. of Procurement
444 SW 2nd Ave. 6th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Attn: Richard McLaren
Re. Sole -source justification for DCS55 Digital Capture System
Dear Mr. McLaren:
I am pleased to confirm that the DCS® 5 fingerprint capture and enhancement workstation is designed,
manufactured, and distributed exclusively by Foster + Freeman.
Combining high -resolution UV-Vis-IR photography, multi -spectral illumination, and a powerful
software interface with digital enhancement and casework management functions, the DCS® 5 is
a uniquely versatile instrument for the detection, photography, and enhancement of fingerprints
evidence in the UV, Visible and Infrared wavebands:
We are not aware of any equivalent products available.
DCS® 5 image capture features include:
- High -resolution, custom -modified UV/Vis/IR digital camera
- Pro -grade photographic copy stand
- A selection of application -specific macro lenses
Illumination features that improve the visualization of marks:
- Halogen light sources with multiple light guide attachments and filter combinations
- Multi -spectral LED ring light providing up to 98 visible color combinations
- Multi -spectral LED ring light for infrared examination of evidence
- Optional handheld light sources
DCS® 5 software features include:
- Complete control of camera settings and functions
- Fingerprint -specific digital image enhancement tools and routines
- Casework management and court reporting functions
- Interactive tutorial/ Wizard
- Image integrity assurance and audit trail
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Yours sincerely, 1
Amy Temenak
Corporate Secretary
®: DCS is a registered trademark of Foster & Freeman Limited
46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 170
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Tel: 888 445 5048 or 703 433 9361
Fax: 888 445 5049 or 703 433 9354
www.fosterfreeman.com
SOLE SOURCE LETTER
March 13, 2020
City of Miami Dept. of Procurement
444 SW 2"d Ave. 6th Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Attn: Richard McLaren
Re: Superfume & Superfume Tent Portable Fuming System
Dear Mr. McLaren:
This is to verify that the Superfume Portable Fuming System and Superfume Tent are
manufactured by Foster & Freeman. Foster & Freeman products are only available via
Foster & Freeman to customers within the United States and Canada.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Thank you-a"gards,
Ql-
Amy Temenak
Corporate Secretary
MARKET RESEARCH
Contract No.: Sole Source 19-20-025
For Police
Current Term: New
Expiration Date:
Foster and Freeman USA, Inc.
Recommendation:
® Sole Source Contract
❑ Solicit Competition
Procurement Contracting Officer:
Richard McLaren, C.P.M.
❑ Access Contract
❑ Other
Background:
The Procurement Department ("Procurement") was tasked to conduct research on a SUPERfume Room
Fuming System and a Latent Print Enhancement and Detection System. The City of Miami's Police
Department ("Police") needs a system for the Crime Scene Investigation Unit to enable comprehensive
imaging for the detection, capture, and enhancement of latent fingerprints. This system will provide additional
tools for Police's ongoing mission to solve crimes quickly and efficiently. By using a system that utilizes
technology it would assist Police in improving the reading and matching of fingerprints rather than fully relying
on the Latent Print Examiners. Police believes the Foster and Freeman, USA, Inc. DCS®5 SUPERfume
system will fulfill this need.
Research Conducted:
Market Research was conducted by Procurement using the internet to find companies that provide the above -
mentioned service.
There are actually two (2) components of the SUPERfume System for detecting fingerprints which is
accomplished by fuming and powdering and the DCS® 5 imaging hardware/software and detection.. The
imaging workstation enhances the fingerprints and photographs them using high resolution cameras for
evidence records. This enables digital comparison with other fingerprints and matching them with the
Automated Fingerprint Identification System ("AFIS"), which has a database of fingerprints from law
enforcement agencies nationwide. This system was initially developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
("FBI") in 1963 and became the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System ("IAFIS") in 1999.
IAFIS is still operated by the FBI today.
There are several companies that manufacture systems for latent fingerprint enhancement and detection
workstations and fuming/powder systems:
CrimeTech Forensic Investigation, www.crimetech.net, located in Jacksonville, FL, manufactures Reflective
Ultra -Violent Imaging System ("RUVIS") LatentMaster Workstation. They do not manufacture fuming or
powdering systems.
ForenteQ, www.forentewq.com, located in the United Kingdom, manufactures a Laboratory Imaging
Dactyloscopy (Science of Fingerprint Identification) Workstation, which has three (3) manual focusing
cameras and is therefore not high throughput. They have a powder downdraft workstation for detecting
fingerprints that is not portable.
Foster and Freeman USA, Inc., www.fosterandfreeman.com, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom,
but has an office in Sterling, VA. They manufacture the state-of-the-art DCS® 5 Imaging System that includes
proprietary software for digital enhancement, image validation and audit trail, the ability to view two images
side by side for comparison and to communicate with the IAFIS. Their SUPERfume® system is designed to
treat domestic rooms, offices, garages and vehicles without the need to dismantle or transport items back to
the lab.
Comparable Contracts:
US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Sole Source $181,497.16
Johnson County, KS Sheriff's Department Sole Source $133,272.84
US Customs and Border Patrol Sole Source $124,626.30
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Sole Source $95.464.00
The price quoted by Foster and Freeman USA, Inc., to Police is $93,881.35 including shipping, three (3) day
training, installation, travel and accommodations.
Recommendation:
Procurement recommends a Sole Source finding for Foster and Freeman USA, Inc. based on their
proprietary software, ease of use of the DCS®5 imaging system and their portable SUPERfume® system.
Procurement Contracting Officer: ielwnl��C7��=P�a Date: 11/18/2020
Procurement Contracting Manager: Chow -lei Tohn4&ry Date: 11/18/2020
Director/Asst. Director: Date: 11/30/2020
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FOSTER & FREEMAN USA INC.
Filing Information
Document Number
F04000002619
FEI/EIN Number
56-2316854
Date Filed
05/04/2004
State
DE
Status
ACTIVE
Principal Address
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
Mailing Address
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
Registered Agent Name & Address
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
1201 HAYS STREET
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301-2525
Officer/Director Detail
Name & Address
Title PT
TOBIN, DAVID
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
Title VP
DARTNELL, BOB
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
Title SEC
TEMENAK, AMY MS
46030 MANEKIN PLAZA, SUITE 170
STERLING, VA 20166
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05/04/2004 -- Foreign Profit
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