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

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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae47a1b2b7894659968a81e563fb52cd/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 14, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, is seeking information from potential sources to provide a Digital Microscope to enhance its quality assurance/control program. The required microscope must feature 4K resolution capabilities, a magnification range of 5x to 6,000x, and the ability to capture and securely store images with minimal sample preparation, among other specifications. This procurement is critical for ensuring the integrity of sensitive material production and compliance with ISO 9000 quality management standards. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, to the designated contacts, Christine Poulack and Mary Prebensen, via email. This announcement is a Sources Sought notice and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future procurement.

Point(s) of Contact
Christine Poulack
christine.p.poulack.civ@army.mil
Mary Prebensen
mary.k.prebensen.civ@army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Amendment 0001 to Answer Vendor Questions.docx
Jan 22, 2025, 11:09 PM UTC
This document serves as Amendment 0001, addressing vendor inquiries regarding specific requirements for a procurement related to scientific instrumentation. The main topic revolves around clarifying the functional specifications and lead times associated with the requested equipment. Key points include the acknowledgment of potential future needs for elemental analysis capability, affirmation that a magnification range of 20x-2000x is adequate, and the preference for a stage size of 100mm x 100mm. The inclusion of 3D measurement is confirmed as a requirement, with a request to break down costs for this feature and for Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) microscopy, which may aid in analyzing fiber surfaces. Lastly, the anticipated lead time is confirmed as 23 weeks before contract award, with an ideal delivery window of 2-3 weeks post-award. Overall, the document outlines necessary specifications while emphasizing flexibility for future enhancements and clarifying timelines for procurement processes.
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