Microscope and digital image system request to purchase a microscope and digital image system the requirements for purchase of a microscope and digital image system for diatom analysis include:…

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order contract to Olympus America, Inc. (doing business as Seg) for the purchase of a microscope and digital image system. The system is required to have specific capabilities, including differential interference contrast (DIC) illumination, high numerical aperture (NA) objectives, and a high-resolution digital camera, to support diatom analysis. The potential value of the contract is $36,942.59. The award does not have a set-aside designation. Olympus America is a leading manufacturer of test and measurement solutions, including medical and surgical instruments, which they have provided to various federal agencies through prime contracts and subcontracts.

Microscope and digital image system request to purchase a microscope and digital image system the requirements for purchase of a microscope and digital image system for diatom analysis include: differential interference contrast (DIC) illumination system based on nomarski opics 10X objective 40X objective, minimum of 0.95 NA 60X oil immersion objective, minimum of 1.4 NA 100X oil immersion objective, minimum of 1.4 NA condenser lens capable of oil immersion, minimum of 1.4 NA digital camera system with USB 2.0 compatibility and a minimum of 2.2 mega pixel resolution three vendors have provided quotations (attached) 1) olympus america, INC., 2) north central instruments and 3) rocky mountain microscope corporation 1) olympus america, INC. The quote is for the olympus BX53 w/DIC microscope equipped with the required elements and a digital camera system. This company has been most responsive in terms of service and matching the required specifications. This is the stongly preferred system because IT meets all requirements. Contact info: WWW.olympusamerica.COM 2) north central instruments provided a quote for the leica DM2500 w/DIC. The 40X objective is 0.75 NA, less than the required value. The microscope has a rotating stage, which is a desirable feature not offered by other vendors. This system is acceptable, but not preferred because of the lower 40X objective NA. Contact info