Olympus Microscope and Camera

This is a source’s sought notice as a means of conducting market research. The USDA APHIS VS is seeking all interested sources capable of providing a Olympus BX53 Microscope & DP75 Camera or Equal Product. The USDA APHIS is considering the use of a purchase order to obtain this supply. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard for this code is 1000 employees for determination of small business status. Product Service Code is 6640. The specifications for the product are as follows; Purpose: This requirement is for the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services to replace aging equipment. Technical Requirements: Evident Scientific (Manufacturer) Olympus BX53 Microscope and DP75 Camera or Equal Microscope and Camera Microscope: Observation Method: Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast, Fluorescence (Blue/Green Excitations), Differential Interference Contrast, Polarized Light, Simple Polarized Light Ability for future upgrade to Fluorescence (Ultraviolet Excitations) Illuminator: Transmitted Köhler Illuminator- LED Lamp Focus: Focusing Mechanism-Stage Focus Intermediate Magnification Changer: Manual Terret Revolving Nosepiece: Manual- Coded (7 positions), Standard (7 positions) Stage: Mechanical- Oil Rectangular Stage with Right-Hand Control (X: 76 mm (3 in.), Y: 52 mm (2 in.)), Plain Stage - Dimensions: 180 mm × 150 mm (7 in. × 6 in.) Condenser: Manual-Universal Condenser (NA 0.9/ W.D. 1.5 mm for 1.25X–100X [swing-out: 1.25X–4X, with oil top lens: (NA 1.4/ W.D. 0.63 mm)]), Swing-Out Condenser (NA 0.9/ W.D. 2 mm (1.25X–100X)), Achromatic/Aplanatic Condenser (NA 1.4/ W.D. 0.7 mm (oil) (10X–100X)), Darkfield Condenser Dry (NA 0.8–0.92/ W.D. 4.52 mm (10X–40X)), Darkfield Condenser Oil (NA 1.2–1.4/ W.D. 0.5 mm (20X–100X), Low Magnification Condenser (NA 0.75/ W.D. 1.55 mm (2X–100X)), Abbe Condenser (NA 1.1/ W.D. 0.7 mm (oil) (4X–100X)), Phase Contrast Condenser (NA 1.1/ W.D. 0.7 mm (4X–100X)) Polarizing Condenser (NA 0.9/ W.D. 1.3 mm (slide glass 1.5 mm) (4X–100X)) Observation Tubes: Widefield (FN 22) - Binocular, Tilting Binocular, Trinocular, Tilting Trinocular, Ergonomic Tilting Binocular, Tilting, Telescopic, Lifting, Binocular, Trinocular for Infrared, Erected Trinocular, Erected Ergonomic Tilting Binocular. Super Widefield (FN 26.5) - Trinocular, Erect image tilting trinocular Dimensions (W × D × H): 274.5 mm × 614 mm × 469 mm (10.8 in. × 24.2 in. × 18.5 in.) (Epifluorescence configuration) Weight: 21 kg (46.3 lb) (Epifluorescence configuration) Operating Environment: Indoor Use- Ambient Temperature (5°C–40 °C (41 °F–104 °F)) Maximum Relative Humidity - 80% for temperatures up to 31 ºC (88 ºF), decreasing linearly through 70% at 34 ºC (93 ºF), 60% at 37 ºC (99 ºF), to 50% relative humidity at 40 ºC (104 ºF) Supply Voltage Fluctuations - ±10 % Camera: Camera type: Single-chip color camera (pixel shifting) Cooling system: Peltier device (active cooling） Image Sensor: 1.1 inch 12.37 megapixel color CMOS image sensor, global shutter Resolution (max.): 8192 (W) × 6000 (H) pixels Pixel Size: 3.45 x 3.45 µm Effective image resolution: 8192 x 6000 (pixel shifting), 4096 x 3000 (3CMOS mode), 4096 x 3000 (1x1), 3840 x 2160 (1x1) (by cropped), 2048 x 1500 (2x2), 2048 x 1500 (1x1), 1920 x 1080 (1x1), ROI Sensitivity: 1x/2x/4x/8x/16x/32x （ISO 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 equivalent） A/D Converter: 12 bits Binning: 2 × 2 Metering modes: Mode: Auto / SFL-Auto/ Manual, Adjustment: ±2.0 EV step: 1/3 EV, Time: 28 μs - 120 s White balance: Auto / One-touch / Manual / Area designation Black balance: Auto / One-touch / Manual / Area designation Exposure Times: 28 μs–120 s Live Frame Rates: Max. 22 fps at 4096 × 3000 (Full Resolution), Max. 22 fps at 2048 × 1500 (2 × 2), Max. 44 fps at 2048 × 1500 (1 × 1), Max. 60 fps at 1920 × 1080 (1 × 1, Full HD) Still image transfer time: 8192 x 6000 (pixel shifting)：approx. 3 s, 4096 x 3000 (3CMOS Mode) ：approx. 2 s, 4096 x 3000 (1x1)：approx. 1.2 s, 2048 x 1500 (2x2) ：approx. 1.0 s, 2048 x 1500 (1x1) ：approx. 0.4 s, 1920 x 1080 (1x1) ：approx. 0.4 s Monochrome mode: Available (Standard / Custom ) Color space: sRGB, AdobeRGB Linear mode: Available IR-cut filter: Switchable - In: 400 nm - up to 650 nm Out: 400 nm - up to 1000 nm Manual panoramic imaging (Instant MIA): Available (Supporting fluorescence as well as brightfield ） Auto scene recognition mode: Available by AI algorithm (Supporting scene: brightfield, fluorescence, phase contrast, differential interference contrast, and polarization) Position navigator: Available Control software: cellSens Entry / Standard / Dimension Ver 4.2.1 or later, DP2-TWAIN Ver 10.5 or later Cooling System: Peltier cooling External Trigger: Available (Input / Output) Data Transfer: USB 3.1 Gen2 (Type-A) Partial Readout: Yes Computer interface requirements: Able to connect in PC running windows 10/11 via USB 3.1 gen 2 type A connection. Must be able to interface with cellSens imaging software. Technical support: The company must be able to provide onsite set up and technical support for the microscope and camera post purchase. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There is no solicitation currently. This is only a source’s sought notice for market research purposes; responses will be used to determine whether this requirement may be set-aside for small business or procured through full and open competition. Please note that preference will be given to domestic sources in any future solicitations . This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quote; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information: 1) Business name and contact information 2) Business Size and confirmation of registration in SAM.gov by providing your SAM UEI Code 3) Capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of meeting specifications of the Microscope and Camera. 4) Product Country of Origin. Electronic responses are required. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Interested parties who provide this product in accordance with the specifications provided are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice no later than Thursday, July 25th, 2024 at 3pm CT. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Samantha Johnson at [email protected].