How to bid on the Princeton Scientific DWS.100 System for the FBI

What the FBI plans to buy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to buy one Princeton Scientific DWS.100 System in a one-time, firm fixed price contract. The FBI says Princeton Scientific is the manufacturer and sells the system directly.

This is a notice of intent to use a sole-source contract, not a request for competitive bids. The FBI will consider emailed responses to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Deadline and what happens next

Interested vendors must email their interest and capability by October 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Only emailed responses will be considered.

The FBI will use the information solely to determine whether to compete the proposed contract. Whether to compete it is at the Government’s discretion.

Who this opportunity may suit

This notice may be relevant to firms that can provide the Princeton Scientific DWS.100 System or otherwise explain their capability to meet the requirement. The listed North American Industry Classification System code is 333248, All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.

How to respond

Email your interest and capability to Allison E. Stecher at [email protected] by the stated deadline. The notice says only emailed responses will be considered.

To reach the opportunity through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.

Prepare a clear capability response

Briefly identify your company and explain specifically how you can meet the FBI’s requirement for the DWS.100 System. Keep claims factual and include relevant product or delivery information you can substantiate.

The notice states vendors must be registered in SAM to receive government contracts. It also asks companies to keep SAM information accurate, including TIN, EFT, DUNS, addresses, and contact information.