Digital Microscope System for Firearms Evidence Examination

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2026-RFQ-00294
State
California
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .

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Written by GovTribe AI ·

San Mateo County is seeking competitive quotations for a specialized digital microscope system designed for firearms and toolmark evidence examination, with a procurement timeline running from January 15, 2026, to January 23, 2026. The county requires a sophisticated imaging system with specific technical requirements, including an articulating or flex arm configuration suitable for limited laboratory spaces, autofocus capabilities, and integrated laser pointing features. The microscope must provide full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), support frame rates of 60/50/30/25 Hz, and enable onboard image capture without PC connectivity. Key deliverables include a lens system with a magnification range of approximately 1.7x - 53x, a field of view between 11 mm - 290 mm, and a lens-to-object working distance of around 250 mm. Evaluation criteria will focus on cost, specification conformity, product availability, and vendor qualifications, with the county expecting to issue a purchase order to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, manufacturer-authorized vendor.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and provide competitive pricing. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement suggests the county is seeking to upgrade or replace existing forensic examination equipment. The document does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value, though the detailed technical requirements indicate a sophisticated, high-end scientific instrument is expected. Vendors must complete the provided Pricing Bid Table and submit comprehensive quotations that include lead times, freight, and delivery costs. The procurement process emphasizes technical compliance, with vendors required to clearly indicate their alignment with each specified requirement.

Opportunity text

The County of San Mateo is seeking quotations for a digital microscope system to be used for firearms and toolmark evidence examination and documentation. The system must support rapid evidence processing, high-resolution image capture, and efficient workflow in limited laboratory space.

Minimum Requirements:

The proposed digital microscope system must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements:

Physical Configuration

  • Articulating or flex arm configuration suitable for use in rooms with limited space

  • Stable mounting suitable for forensic evidence examination

Optical & Imaging Capabilities

  • Autofocus capability for rapid focusing during evidence processing

  • Integrated laser pointer or equivalent feature to assist with precise item placement for photography

  • Full HD resolution at minimum:

    • 1920 × 1080 (1080p)

    • Frame rates of 60/50/30/25 Hz

Software & Operation

  • Onboard image capture capability that does not require connection to a PC

  • Ability to store captured images internally or via removable media

Lens & Working Distance

  • Lens system capable of supporting the following ranges (or equivalent):

    • Magnification range approximately 1.7x - 53x when viewed on a 24" Full HD monitor

    • Field of view range approximately 11 mm - 290 mm

    • Lens-to-object working distance of approximately 250 mm

Vendors must clearly indicate compliance with each requirement in their response.

"Please complete the Pricing Bid Table in section 3 and please also upload your competitive quotation including accurate lead times as well as any applicable freight and delivery costs for the items listed."

Cost, conformity to specifications of goods, and product availability will be considered. After an evaluation of all quotations, a County purchase order is expected to be issued in association with the lowest, responsive bid received from a qualified, responsible, and manufacturer/publisher authorized vendor.

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