Description
The USGS is seeking a stereomicroscope imaging system for the South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The system will be used for laboratory analyses, including otolith preparation and interpretation, microchemical evaluations, age and growth analyses, and high-resolution imaging of biological specimens. The system must provide high-resolution optical performance and support ongoing collaborative research projects. The solicitation is set aside as a total small business, and any entity registered in SAM as a small business may provide a quote.
• The system must have a minimum 20:1 zoom ratio.
• The system must provide an approximate 7x-160x magnification range.
• The system must have apochromatic corrected optics.
• The system must have a digital camera and extended depth-of-field software.
• The system must be compatible with multiple manufacturers.
• The acquisition is for equipment only, and the Government does not require installation, setup, calibration, user training, or on-site demonstration.
• The offeror must provide a standard free manufacturer's warranty.
• The offeror must comply with the requirements of FAR 52.225-2.