Digital Microscope

The Department of the Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking quotations for a research-grade digital microscope system capable of high-resolution imaging and 3D analysis for examining banknote and security document materials. The system must include 4K resolution capabilities, magnification ranging from 20x to 5000x with automatic magnification changes, an XY-automated stage with motorized Z control, multiple imaging modes including brightfield, darkfield, polarized light, and differential interference contrast, and comprehensive 2D/3D analysis software with automated task replication capabilities. The computer system must run Windows 11 Pro with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 64GB memory, 1TB hard drive, and 8GB graphics card, with offline operational capability. The Government will evaluate quotations using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, considering technical ability to fulfill Statement of Work requirements and price reasonableness. The deadline for submitting questions or requests for clarifications was February 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, and quotations are due by March 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

This is a total small business set-aside procurement for commercial items under Federal Acquisition Regulation Subparts 12 and 13, classified under NAICS Code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price procurement with a base year plus four one-year optional periods for preventive maintenance and calibration services. Delivery is required within 180 days of award to the Washington, DC Currency Facility located at 14th and C Streets SW, with the contractor responsible for installation, startup assistance, training for at least five Bureau of Engraving and Printing personnel, technical documentation, a one-year warranty covering all parts and labor, a NIST-certified calibration scale, and a dust cover. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents. The procurement was initially posted on February 10, 2026, with Amendment 00001 issued on March 3, 2026 to provide responses to vendor questions.