Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-FOREN-B-51391
Three-Year Microscope Maintenance and Calibration Services for Illinois State Police Forensic Labs
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 18, 2026
Identifier
27-493ISP-FOREN-B-51391
NAICS
811219
The Illinois State Police is seeking a vendor for a three-year contract to provide maintenance and calibration services for all forensic laboratory microscopes statewide. - Government Buyer: - Illinois State Police, Division of Forensic Services, Forensic Sciences Command - Products/Services Requested: - Annual maintenance and calibration for comparison microscopes (180 units over three years) - Annual maintenance and calibration for compound microscopes (123 units over three years) - One maintenance and calibration for stereoscopes (169 units over three years) - Requirements: - Compliance with ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17025, ANAB AR 3125, and FBI Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) - Service delivery within 20 days of award - Work performed Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM - All travel costs must be included in pricing - Bids must cover all items and remain firm for at least 90 days - Award to lowest responsive bidder covering all items - No specific OEMs or brands are specified; vendors must meet detailed maintenance standards for forensic microscopes.
Description
The Illinois State Police (ISP), Division of Forensic Services (DFS), Forensic Sciences Command (FSC) is requesting procurement of a three-year agreement to perform microscope maintenance service and repairs on all FSC forensic science laboratory microscopes. The maintenance program includes annual service for comparison and compound microscopes, and service once every three years for stereo microscopes. The ISP forensic science laboratory system is accredited by ANAB to ISO/IEC 17025 and requires proper maintenance of equipment used in forensic testing. The awardee must deliver services within 20 days of award and perform work Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with pricing including travel. The bid will be awarded to the lowest bidding vendor that bids on all items, with quotes reflecting the total amount for three years.