Notice_of_Intent_1216414.docx

Notice of Intent to Issue a Hirox Microscope Upgrade

FDA-SS#1216414

Date: August 30, 2019

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) intends to issue an award to HIROX - USA INC for a Hirox Microscope Upgrade, made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302- 1, as HIROX - USA INC is the only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements using Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 8 & 13.

The anticipated delivery order is to procure the following:

The Division of Applied Mechanics (DAM) currently has an Hirox Optical Digital KH-7700 microscope. This microscope has become a core instrument for documentation and analysis of test articles, forensic samples, and failure analysis. It touches many if not most projects in the “Projects Solid Mechanics” group. It has been available for use to others outside of the Division. Data from this system has appeared in many of our publications. This system is out of date and we have had several failures.

This request is for upgrading lenses from the old system, upgrade the digital microscope, upgrade the computer controller and software, replace a troublesome x-y stage and add a stand. This upgrade to the hardware and software would maintain the current scientific capabilities the system has enabled to the Center.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is: 423490

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The vendor must provide a *BRAND NAME OR EQUAL* Hirox Microscope Upgrade with the following characteristics:

The vendor shall provide an upgrade to our existing HIROX KH7700 digital optical microscope.

The requested upgrades should be compatible with the existing HIROX KH7700 objective lens system and adaptors.

Existing lens system:

1. 35x to 2500X Zoom lens (MXG-2500REZ)

2. 6X TO 320x Zoom lens (MXG-2016Z)

3. 20 to 800x zoom lens MXG-5040RZ

4. MXG-10C Upgrade (35x to 10,000x) (10x zoom lens) with polarizing filters Existing adapters and objective lens:

1. AD-2016LOW Low Magnification (6x to 48x)

2. AD-2016HI High magnification adaptor (40x-320x)

3. AD-2016D HIROX Diffuser adaptor WD (0 -4.4 mm)

4. AD-5040RVS Snap on Variable (25-55 degree) Oblique angle view

5. AD-5040RVD Diffuser adaptor for AD-5040RVS

6. AD-5040DS Diffuser for straight view attachment

7. AD-5040LOWRS Snap on low mag oblique angle adapter (20x – 160x)

8. AD-5040SHIS Snap on high mag oblique angle lighting adapter (100X TO 800X)

9. OL-700II Objective lens (700X-7000X)

10. MT-C16 Objective lens (0X-20X)

11. XY-Rotary XY stage base unit The upgraded systems should have the following capabilities:

1. A freely adjustable angle stand, with a capacity to enable 180 degrees inclination and 360 degrees of stage rotation.

2. The stand should have motorized height capability (Z axis with high precision focus with at least 2um precision)

3. An upgrade to the existing X-Y motorized stage with at least 110 × 100 mm travel.

4. A Workstation PC with HD monitor and with 3D mouse capabilities.

5. A software upgrade with a lifetime license for all software required to operate the system.

6. An upgraded application software with capabilities for enhanced 3D imaging and tiling capabilities.

7. The software should work on Microsoft Windows 10.

8. The software should not require continuous access to the Internet (a onetime registration setup is permissible).

9. The system should not require wireless capability.

Camera Imaging Device: at least 2.38 Mega-pixel CMOS Image Sensor

1. Total Pixels 1952 (H) ×1241 (V)

2. Effective Pixels 1945 (H) ×1225 (V)

3. Visual Pixels 1920 (H) ×1200 (V)

4. Scanning Method Progressive Scan

5. Frame Rate 50 Frame/Sec (Max) at 1920 x 1200 Resolution

6. 100 Frame/Sec (Max) at Binning

7. Electronic Shutter Auto (1/15 ~ 1/20000)

8. Manual: Preference Setup (1/15 ~ 1/20000) Variable (1 ~ 1/25000)

9. Manual: 0dB ~ 12dB

10. Gain Auto / Manual 0dB~12dB Recording capabilities:

1. Image Format: Exif-JPEG (compressed), TIFF/BMP (non-compressed)

2. Still Image Size 1920×1200 ~ 800×500 / 1600x1200 ~ 640x480

3. Movie 1920x1200 / 1600x1200 (15FPS), 960x600 / 800x600 (30FPS)

4. Movie Format AVI (non-compressed), WMV (compressed)

5. Maximum Tiled Image 30000 (H) × 30000 (V) on Square Image or 468 times from original

6. image Field of View (FOV)

7. Storage with at least 500GB HDD, OS/Application SSD

8. Lamp Life at least 30,000 hours

9. Color Temperature 5700K

10. Output Camera USB 3.0 Series B connector

11. External Monitor Display Port / RGB

12. Input controller for rotary, external accessory devices

13. Motorized Z-Axis 5 Phase Step Motor Driver Integrated Interface capabilities:

1. LAN 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T

2. At least 6 USB 2.0 and/or 3.0 Ports, USB-A Type (2 on the Side or front and 4 on the Back)

3. Power Supply Voltage AC100V~240V 60Hz

Software with at least the following capabilities:

1. Observation functionality to preview camera settings

2. Ability to save camera settings

3. Gamma correction / edge enhancement

4. Hue / chroma correction and chroma ON/OFF

5. Brightness Level adjustment

6. Live Anti-Halation / HDR

7. Camera shake correction

8. Auto brightness / Tone curve adjustment

9. Focus control / Focus indicator

10. LED Lamp ON/OFF

11. Real-time digital zoom / Rotary head control

12. Grid display function

13. Ability to customize tool bar and quick function Key

14. Split Monitor (Horizontal, Vertical, 4 window)

15. Cropping Image / Turning Over, ±90 Rotation

16. Quick extended depth of field

17. Auto multi-focus 3D merge depth composition

18. Auto-Positioning depth composition

19. 3D Multi-Focus / 3D Model preview function

20. Enhanced Digital Processing High-Resolution Image at least (10560×6600 ~ 2400×1800) / Non-Tiled Image

21. High Dynamic Range (HDR) / Anti-Halation Function

22. Image Adjustment: Contrast, Edge, Hue/Chroma Correction

23. Image Improvement: Auto Brightness / Tone Curve, Noise Removal

24. Measurement Functions with Auto Calibration: automated Lens recognition, Zoom, Lighting

25. Distance, Angle, Radius, Diameter, Area and Other Tools

26. Automatic measurement: Auto-Count, Auto-Area, Auto-Edge Detection

27. Scale display (Various Setup Available in Metric/Inch)

28. Statistic Result data CSV or MS Office Output

29. Wide image measurement

30. Utility image data parameter

31. Ability to comments / annotation / scale / date / image information

32. Easy report function and export to MS Office

33. Password protection (Calibration / User setup)

34. Language at least (ENG)

35. Help (User Guide / Manual)

36. 3D Measurement Functions capability:

37. 3D Display (Original Color / Wireframe / Pseudo Color Display)

38. 3D profile measurement (Height, Length, Angle, Radius, Others)

39. 3D Model illumination simulation

40. 3D Profile roughness measurement

41. 3D Volume and area measurement

42. 3D Image height point measurement

43. HDR / Anti-Halation 3D Model

44. 2D Image 3D profile measurement

45. 3D Image Map CSV Output (Import to Various 3D application Software)

46. Noise Filter and Removal

47. 3D Model Level Correction

48. Tiling 2D capabilities:

49. Tiling / Up to 15000 x 15000 pixels or 225,000,000 Pixel Area

50. Expanded mode Up to 30000 × 30000 pixels or 900,000,000 Pixel Area

51. 3D Tiling / Up to 10000 x 10000 pixels or 100,000,000 Pixel Area

52. Expanded mode Up to 20000 × 20000 pixels or 400,000,000 Pixel Area.

General Requirements:

1. US-based prompt technical support for at least 12 months following product delivery.

2. On-site installation.

3. On-site training for ~3 people.

The system will come with all components needed to be fully operational and meet all statement of work characteristics after the initial installation.

The vendor or system manufacturer shall have at least 5 years of experience and have a proven track record of system quality, designed system safety, and excellent customer service.

Reporting Requirement/Delivery Schedule:

Deliverables and schedule will be coordinated by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Completion of all deliverables, quality and timeliness of delivery, as well as incidents and types of defects, will be used to evaluate the Contractor’s progress and suitability.

Inspection and Acceptance:

The performance criteria for this contract shall be timely delivery and closure of all activities and deliverables listed within Part II/Section B (Specific Tasks/Deliverables) of this SOW/SON and within the established period of performance. The Government will accept goods and services only if they conform to all terms and conditions of the contract and satisfy the performance standards detailed. The Government will provide written notification of acceptance or rejection within ten (10) business days of receiving the delivery. The Government will reject non‐conforming products and services. The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies within thirty (30) days of when the Government issues the rejections notice. If the Contractor cannot correct the deficiencies within this time frame, the Contractor shall immediately notify the TPOC of the reason for the delay and provide a proposed corrective action plan within ten (10) business days.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any party that believes it is capable of meeting this requirement as stated herein may submit a written capability statement that clearly supports and demonstrates their ability to perform the requirement.

Capability statements must be received by the response date and time of this notice. Submissions will be reviewed to determine if they can meet the requirement. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

It is anticipated that an award will be issued within approximately seven (7) days after the date of this notice unless the Government determines that any other organization has the capability to meet this requirement.

No phone calls will be accepted.

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