List of Salient Characteristics.pdf

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List of Salient Characteristics

1. Background: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Soldier Center (DEVCOM-SC), Soldier Protection Directorate (SPD), Distinctive Materials Solutions Branch (DMSB) requires a new digital microscope to support a quality assurance/control program. The end item shape and profile of the material produced by DMSB are guarded forensic features. The ability to capture micron scale images at various points throughout a production event is a requisite to DMSB’s ISO 9000 quality management program.

DMSB’s current microscope cannot capture and store images. A separate digital camera must be utilized which complicates image storage and poses an unnecessary security vulnerability. DMSB requires a digital microscope that can capture images with minimal sample preparation (no solvent washing, fixatives/sputter coating, etc.), with the ability to store images securely, and with the capability to perform basic elemental analysis for foreign material identification.

2. Microscope Requirements:

a. General Specifications:

1. 4K resolution capabilities

2. Image conversion to standard formats (.jpg, .tif, or .png)

3. Minimum 27’’ UHD LCD monitor

4. 5x-6,000x magnification without switching lens hardware

5. Minimum 1TB hard drive

6. Multiple available lighting types including Brightfield, Darkfield, Transmitted, Polarized, and DIC

b. Specific Specifications:

1. Combination stage/stand tool (180 degrees rotation & 250 degrees tilt)

2. XY stage movement up to 300mm x 300mm

3. Built in 2D/3D measurement capabilities.

4. Real-time automatic focus adjustment

5. Compatible with LIBS elemental analysis tools

6. Automatic optimization of lighting settings

c. Note: Offers should include a specification sheet for the digital microscope being offered.

2. Ancillary Requirements: The Contractor shall both provide and specify in its quote all associated hardware, software (perpetual license), controllers, safety equipment, installation, training, and recommended spare parts that are necessary for the digital microscope’s immediate use at Natick Soldier Systems Center.

3. Other Direct Costs (ODCs): The cost of all associated hardware, software, controllers, safety equipment, installation, training, and recommended spare parts that are necessary

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for the digital microscope’s immediate use at Natick Soldier Systems Center shall be included in the quote.

4. Deliverables:

a. Digital Microscope QTY 1

b. Shipping

c. Installation of the microscope

d. Training of Government personnel on the operation of the microscope

e. Hardware and software (perpetual license) necessary for the operation of the digital microscope

f. Controllers necessary for the operation of the digital microscope

g. Safety equipment necessary for the safe operation of the digital microscope

h. Recommended spare parts necessary for the continuous operation of the digital microscope

5. Invoicing: The Contractor shall bill in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) after DMSB confirms receipt or completion of all deliverables.

6. Delivery Date: The Contractor shall propose a delivery date or lead time after receipt of order to delivery. The Government anticipates delivery approximately twenty-three (23) weeks after receipt of order.

7. Ship to DODAAC and Shipping Address: U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, ATTN:

Christine Poulack, 15 General Greene Ave, Warehouse 20, Natick, MA, 01760-5000.

DODAAC: W56YHX

8. WAWF Inspection & Acceptance POC: Christine Poulack, christine.p.poulack.civ@army.mil, (508) 206-3145

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