Mississippi Procurement Portal #3140004750

Two forensic firearms and toolmarks comparison microscope systems

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is seeking two fully equipped comparison microscopes for forensic firearms and toolmarks examination. - Government buyer: Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Procurement Department; no sub-agency is identified. - OEMs and vendors: The notice names no manufacturer, OEM, reseller, or prospective vendor. - Products requested: Two firearms and toolmarks comparison microscope systems, with all specified components; no microscope part number is provided. - Deliver one system to the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory in Pearl and one to the Gulf Coast Regional Laboratory in Biloxi. - Minimum capabilities include 6x–102x zoom, matched magnification, calibration certificates, an ergonomic motorized worktable, imaging and illumination accessories, and firearm/toolmark holders. - Included components include the comparison bridge, optical bodies and objectives, observation tube, camera adapter, eyepieces, motorized Z-axis column, anti-vibration feet, focus and stage positioners, X-Y stage, dust cover, ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration, bullet/shell holder, pin mounts and tray, toolmark accessories, fluorescent and LED illumination, fiber-optic light guide, lenses, and discussion tube kit. - The specifications also list an ultra-widefield objective lens and an LCF3 Quick Change Kit, quantity 7. - Notable requirements: Systems must meet or exceed the minimum specifications. Award consideration includes price, conformity with specifications, and bidder responsibility; vendors must provide product specifications and literature, with samples as applicable. The successful bidder must agree in writing to protect confidential information.

Description

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is requesting quotes for two firearms and toolmarks comparison microscopes. One microscope is to be delivered to the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory in Pearl, and one to the Gulf Coast Regional Laboratory in Biloxi. Quotes will be evaluated, and vendors meeting the requirements will participate in a reverse auction; award will be based on the best bid, including price, conformity with specifications, and bidder responsibility. Quotes are due December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

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