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Microscope Cover Glass Manufacturing

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Submission Closed07/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract calls for the manufacturing of precision borosilicate glass cover slips measuring 22mm by 22mm with a #1 thickness range of 0.13 to 0.17mm, specifically designed for high-performance microscopy applications. The cover slips must exhibit superior optical clarity and extremely low auto-fluorescence to ensure accurate imaging in sensitive scientific and medical diagnostics environments. Each unit is required to be pre-cleaned to a standard that allows for immediate use without additional processing, eliminating contamination risks and streamlining workflow in laboratory settings. The production must meet strict dimensional tolerances and surface quality specifications consistent with advanced research and clinical microscopy needs. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 327212 for glass product manufacturing, solicited by the Department of Defense through the Medical Supply Chain FSH office. The request for quotation was posted on July 12, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of July 20, 2026. Performance will be directed to a military postal address in FPO with ZIP code 96672-4090, indicating delivery to a U.S. defense or medical facility operating overseas or in a remote location. The solicitation number is SPE2DH26T5105, accessible through the DIBBS portal, and the procurement is structured to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical microscopy components for military medical operations.

General Info

Manufacture 22mm borosilicate glass cover slips for military medical microscopy with strict optical and cleanliness standards.

Agency

Department Of Defense → MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIIN FSH

NAICS

327212 - Other Pressed and Blown Glass and Glassware Manufacturing

Place of Performance

FPO, AP, 96672-4090, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE2DH-26-T-5105.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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COVER GLASS, MICROSCOPE SLIDE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 12

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Response DeadlineJul 20

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Submission Closed

07/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIIN FSH

ContactsNo contacts available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIIN FSH

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Full Description

Manufacture of precision 22mm x 22mm borosilicate glass cover slips with #1 thickness (0.13–0.17mm), optical clarity, low auto-fluorescence, and pre-cleaning for immediate microscopy use.