Digital Microscope
Forecast New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $25,000 to $250,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Points of contact
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- CDRH Acquisition Liaison cdhracquisitions@fda.hhs.gov
Forecast details come from HHS's procurement forecast. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Food and Drug Administration is procuring a digital microscope to replace an existing Keyence VHX-100 unit with a newer Keyence VHX-X1 model, with solicitation estimated for release on May 1, 2027 and award targeted for July 1, 2027. The current microscope, in service for over 20 years, supports research in ophthalmology (including intraocular lens implants), laser and optical radiation safety, and medical device decontamination assessment; replacement is driven by degrading and obsolete controller, software support, CCD camera, light illumination, and other essential components.
Award value is estimated between $25,000 and $250,000. Inquiries should be directed to cdhracquisitions@fda.hhs.gov.
Forecast text
BPID 890This equipment request is for the upgrade of an existing Keyence digital microscope VHX-100, which is over 20 years old, to the newer Keyence digital microscope VHX-X1. The current microscope, capable of high-magnification up to 10000x, has been a key research tool supporting multiple research projects in the areas of ophthalmology (including Intraocular lens, IOL, implants) laser and optical radiation safety (LORS) decontamination assessment of medical devices phantom developments etc. Research conducted using this system has resulted in multiple peer-reviewed studies and publications. However, the current condition of the digital microbe is related to significantly degrading and obsolescence of key components, including the microscope controller, software support system, CCD camera, light illumination system, and other essential modules.
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