Request for Quote (RFQ) for Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Microscope

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, a component of the Department of the Treasury, seeks a new, commercially available Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Microscope system with research-grade capability, with quotations due July 31, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. EST. This is a total small business set-aside, firm fixed-price procurement.

Place of performance is Washington, DC 20228. The microscope must be fully integrated to collect microscopic images and localized infrared spectra and must meet all current U.S. commercial codes and industrial standards for laboratory analytical equipment. Required components include illumination sources; a camera with minimum 5 megapixel resolution; at least four objectives (4x, ATR, 15x/16x Cassegrain, and grazing angle); liquid nitrogen cooled detectors covering 4000–700 cm⁻¹ range with preference for linear array detector; minimum 2 cm⁻¹ spectral resolution; XYZ-automated stage with 50 millimeter motion range; Windows 11 Pro computer with Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 64 gigabyte memory; and processing software with XY stitching and database search capabilities. Base year deliverables include equipment delivery within 90 calendar days of award, installation, 12-month manufacturer warranty, training for at least five BEP personnel within 120 days, and NIST-certified calibration standards. The contract structure comprises a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. Optional year services include annual preventative maintenance, calibration, and extended warranty coverage. NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. Award uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection, evaluating technical acceptability, past performance on similar contracts within three years, and price fairness and reasonableness.