Sole Source Letter 2025.pdf

This document is a sole source letter dated March 12, 2025, from Leeds Precision Instruments, Inc. to the Oregon State Police, specifically addressed to Jonathan Dyer at their Clackamas office. The letter details the unique specifications of the Leeds LCF3 Firearms and Tool Marks Comparison Microscope, for which Leeds is the sole manufacturer and U.S. distributor. The company offers comprehensive services including on-site installation, training, technical support, warranty service, and maintenance, with a service department accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

The LCF3 microscope features several distinctive technical attributes, including a single objective with a constant 60mm working distance, a magnification range of 6x-102x with 14 matched positions, a universal holder designed for various cartridge casings, a uniquely adjustable dividing line controller, removable stages, and a 13-watt quad lamp fluorescent lighting system. Leeds also provides an optional ultra-wide field objective, a custom camera package developed with SPOT software featuring a High Dynamic Range algorithm, and maintains an extensive inventory of loaner and replacement components to minimize operational disruptions. The letter serves to establish Leeds as the exclusive source for this specialized forensic equipment.