Request for Information - Digital Microscope
ID: RFI-DigitalMicroscopeType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

PSC

QUALITY CONTROL- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (H166)

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https://sam.gov/opp/060af62aac334d3ebd939812dba33413/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, is seeking potential sources for a Digital Microscope to enhance its quality assurance/control program. The required microscope must feature 4K resolution capabilities, a minimum 27’’ UHD LCD monitor, and a magnification range of 5x to 6,000x, among other specifications, to facilitate the capture and secure storage of micron-scale images during production events. This procurement is critical for maintaining the ISO 9000 quality management program, as the existing equipment is inadequate for the necessary image capture and analysis. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, to the designated contacts, Christine Poulack and Mary Prebensen, with no funding currently available for this opportunity.

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    Christine Poulack
    christine.p.poulack.civ@army.mil
    Mary Prebensen
    mary.k.prebensen.civ@army.mil
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