Keyence VXH-X1 Microscope Item Description.pdf

This is a Statement of Requirement/Item Description for a federal procurement by the Department of the Air Force, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The requirement, designated M26-136, is for the purchase of a Keyence VXH-X1 Inspection System microscope and supplemental equipment. The requesting organization is 76 MXSG.

The primary equipment specifications require a microscope compatible with current Keyence software and hardware featuring motorized 300mm x 300mm stage control and automation. The microscope must include lenses with low magnification capability (0.1-50x) and long working distance (~3 inches) with magnifications between 50-2500x, plus multi-light input lenses for coaxial and transmitted lighting. Additional mandatory features include a metallographic revolving turret with 100-1000x lenses to eliminate single point failures, polarizers and diffusers for lens systems, multiple camera ports to prevent equipment damage, and a minimum of three cameras. The system must provide free angle observation with 3D virtual cross-section and measurement capability, comply with ASTM standards for grain size analysis, and include installation, performance review, and training services. Supplemental equipment requirements include a low magnification lens (5-20x) for the fully integrated head and a fiberscope with necessary mounting joints. The contractor must fulfill all requirements outlined in the associated Statement of Work (SOW).