Magneto optical device for vehicle unit numbers (VIN) and engine number examination. Allows… and 4 more items

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles awarded a contract to Regula Forensics, Inc. on June 17, 2025, with a performance period through June 16, 2026. The contract, valued at $78,370.00, focuses on forensic vehicle and document examination equipment. The primary deliverables include two magneto-optical devices for vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number examination, which can analyze metal surfaces with ferromagnetic features through paint layers up to 0.2 mm thick, and enable document authenticity verification.

Additional contract line items include two eddy current scanners capable of operating on polished ferrous and aluminum alloy surfaces, with multi-level depth control capabilities. The contract also encompasses associated software for image processing, comparison, and documentation, as well as a two-day comprehensive training program covering equipment operation and functionality. All equipment will be delivered to Kellie Powell at a Virginia location, with supplementary items including two spare magnetic tapes. The procurement appears designed to enhance the Department of Motor Vehicles' forensic investigation and vehicle identification capabilities.