Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources to provide a BX43 Cytology Microscope and accessories for the Surgical Department Mechanical Room. The microscope must meet specific optical, imaging, and ergonomic requirements. The contractor shall provide on-site installation, configuration, and operational verification of the microscope and associated components. The equipment must be new, OEM-manufactured, and fully compatible with existing Evident BX-series microscopes.
Some key features of the required microscope include:
• UIS2 infinity-corrected optical system
• Plan Apochromat or Plan Fluorite objectives optimized for cytology applications
• High numerical aperture objectives suitable for oil immersion cytopathology
• 100x oil immersion capability
• Wide field number (FN 22 or greater)
• High-resolution visualization suitable for evaluation of cellular morphology, cytologic abnormalities, infectious organisms, and neoplastic processes
• OEM camera adapter compatibility for integration with existing digital imaging systems
The contractor must also provide all necessary OEM components, including proprietary stage inserts, light modules, camera adapters, and immersion oil kits.