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Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis
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This contract involves the procurement of a Leica DM2700 P polarized light microscope specifically configured for transmitted light asbestos analysis. The microscope must feature advanced optical capabilities tailored for asbestos identification, including strain-free, infinity-corrected optics with centerable objectives ranging from 4x to 40x magnification. It requires a trinocular optical head compatible with digital imaging systems, a polarizer and analyzer with full 360-degree rotation, and a compensator slot suitable for first-order red or equivalent retardation plates. Key functional elements also include a high-quality substage condenser with Köhler illumination, adjustable-intensity transmitted light LED or halogen source, a mechanical stage with smooth X-Y travel and secure slide retention, precise fine and coarse focusing for fiber morphology evaluation, and support for routine PLM calibration and alignment. The solicitation is posted by the Department of Veterans Affairs under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with solicitation number 36C25226Q0295_1. The place of performance is in North Chicago, Illinois, with the contract office located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541380, targeting professional scientific and technical services. Responses are due by April 7, 2026, and the point of contact for this solicitation is Vernise L Newton, reachable via email and phone. This procurement aims to ensure the purchase of a high-quality, specialized microscope to support asbestos analysis within the agency's scientific operations.
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Place of Performance
North Chicago, IL, 60064, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis
Salient Characteristics Leica DM2700 Brand Name or Equal:
- Must be a polarized light microscope (PLM) designed specifically for transmitted light asbestos analysis.
- Must have a trinocular optical head compatible with digital imaging systems.
- Must have strain‑free, infinity‑corrected optics with centerable objectives suitable for PLM (e.g., 4x–40x).
- Must include polarizer and analyzer with full 360‑degree rotation.
- Must have a compensator slot compatible with first‑order red (λ) plates or equivalent retardation plates.
- Must include a high‑quality, centerable substage condenser capable of Köhler illumination.
- Must have a stable, adjustable‑intensity transmitted light LED or halogen illumination source.
- Must include a mechanical stage capable of smooth X–Y travel and secure slide retention.
- Must have precise coarse and fine focus controls suitable for fiber morphology evaluation.
- Must allow for routine PLM calibration and alignment with low‑internal‑strain optical components.
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