Library of Congress - Digital Microscope
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 030ADV24Q0138
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Library of Congress (LC) Conservation Division is seeking to procure a Digital Microscope analytical instrument. This scientific equipment will be used as an analytical and diagnostic tool to determine the microscopic nature of artifacts across the LC's vast collections, specifically for three-dimensional objects. Key requirements include delivering and installing the microscope, providing onsite training, and offering a one-year warranty. The evaluation will be based on a low price technically acceptable approach.
The procurement is unrestricted but includes a set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 541380 - Testing Laboratories, and the PSC code is 3815 - Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. There are no identified incumbents or current contractors. The estimated value of the base contract and all options is $96,218.73 to $250,000, with a period of performance from June 15, 2024 to June 14, 2025. The place of performance is the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The Library of Congress, Conservation Division (CD) requires a Digital Microscope analytical instrument. This scientific instrument will be used as an analytical and diagnostic tool to determine the microscopic nature of artifacts across the vast Library of Congress (LC) collections, specifically in the analysis of three-dimensional artifacts. This information will be used for a number of preservation activities including surface characterization in support of examinations and treatments, conservation treatment of collection items, and documentation of surface characteristics. The microscope needs to be accurate at high levels of magnification, and portable in that it can be transported to analyze objects in situ.
Questions are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 16, 2024.
Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 30, 2024.
Amendment 0001 provides Attachment J1 - Justification and Approval for the Hirox brand name.
Amendment 0002 provides a revised Section C, revised Attachment J1, and Attachment J2 (responses to questions.).
Update #2 ·
The Library of Congress, Conservation Division (CD) requires a Digital Microscope analytical instrument. This scientific instrument will be used as an analytical and diagnostic tool to determine the microscopic nature of artifacts across the vast Library of Congress (LC) collections, specifically in the analysis of three-dimensional artifacts. This information will be used for a number of preservation activities including surface characterization in support of examinations and treatments, conservation treatment of collection items, and documentation of surface characteristics. The stereomicroscope needs to be accurate at high levels of magnification, and portable in that it can be transported to analyze objects in situ.
Questions are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 16, 2024.
Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 30, 2024.
Amendment 0001 provides Attachment J1 - Justification and Approval for the Hirox brand name.
Update #1 ·
The Library of Congress, Conservation Division (CD) requires a Digital Microscope analytical instrument. This scientific instrument will be used as an analytical and diagnostic tool to determine the microscopic nature of artifacts across the vast Library of Congress (LC) collections, specifically in the analysis of three-dimensional artifacts. This information will be used for a number of preservation activities including surface characterization in support of examinations and treatments, conservation treatment of collection items, and documentation of surface characteristics. The stereomicroscope needs to be accurate at high levels of magnification, and portable in that it can be transported to analyze objects in situ.
Questions are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 16, 2024.
Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM EST on April 30, 2024.
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