Digital Microscope
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2023H2-25-Q-00085
- Agency
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Internal Revenue Service
Department of the Treasury
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Woodbridge, Virginia 22193, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division is procuring a digital microscope system to support digital forensics investigations through Request for Quotation 2023H2-25-Q-00085. The government specifically requires a Keyence VHX-X1 Series digital microscope system with comprehensive components including a digital microscope controller, Windows 10 PC, high-performance camera, free-angle observation system, lens holders, calibration equipment, and support package. The digital microscope must meet stringent technical specifications including 4K resolution, 27" UHD LCD monitor, magnification capabilities from 5x to 6,000x, integrated stage camera, license-free viewer software, 1TB hard drive, dual camera capabilities, multiple lighting types, and advanced measurement features. The government will evaluate quotations using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, considering both technical acceptability and price to determine the best value acquisition. Quotations must be submitted electronically through GSA eBuy by September 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with award anticipated on September 24, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. While no specific incumbent contractor is identified, the solicitation is structured as a "Brand Name or Equal" purchase specifically targeting the Keyence VHX-X1 Series system. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price delivery order with a 60-day delivery schedule following receipt of order and a performance period extending through December 31, 2025. The procurement documents include a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template for the Keyence VHX-7000N Digital Microscope, indicating the government's consideration of accessibility compliance requirements. Performance will occur in Dale City, Virginia, supporting the IRS Criminal Investigation Division's forensic capabilities.
Notice text
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to provide a digital microscope as required in the attached SOW and supplemental documents. This Is a Brand Name or Equal Purchase. This solicitation is synopsized in accordance with the policy and procedures regulated under the FAR 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotations are being requested.
This procurement is set aside for Total Small Business under the NAICS code of 334516 with the size standard of 1,000 employees.
Interested offerors are requested to submit price quotations, and fill out solicitation commercial provisions. Price quotations shall describe the product’s salient characteristics or specifications listed in the SOW.
Basis for award: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation requirements represents the best value to the Government, considering the technical factor and price. Best value means an acquisition process that results in the most advantageous acquisition decision for the Government. This will be determined by a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation process that allows the Government to make the award to the responsible offeror whose quotation is lowest price technically acceptable.
The IRS contemplates to award a firm-fixed-price delivery order resulting from this solicitation without discussion. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit the best terms in your initial quotations. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.
The offerors are required to submit the quotations electronically onto GSA eBuy website before the closing of the solicitation. Quotations submitted through phone calls, mails, or emails shall not be accepted or considered. Quotations received after closing of the solicitation shall not be accepted or considered.
Any questions about this solicitation are required to be submitted electronically via email to Mach.Ngo@irs.gov at least 1 business day before the due date for receipt of quotations (stated in block 8 of the SF 1449). After this date, the Government will make every effort but cannot guarantee that questions submitted will be answered before the RFQ closing date.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2023H2-25-Q-00085 - VPAT.pdf | ||
| 2023H2-25-Q-00085 - Solicitation.pdf |
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