Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Acquisition Division, Room 3290, 650 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20226

66 -- LABORATORY MICROSCOPE POC Contact Brian Wilkins, 202/927/7715, Fax: 202/927/8688 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has a need to examine firearms and toolmark evidence by use of forensic comparison microscopy. Evidence is in the form of fired bullets, fired cartridge cases and toolmark impressions, using paired bullet manipulators and vertical shell holders mounted on mechanical stages with fluorescent illumination. The microscope requires a counter-balanced focusing pillar, comparison bridge with moveable dividing line, 1X through 4x magnification and 10X eyepieces. Photographic capability: CCD camera, video printer, color video monitor. A motorized, adjustable table for mounting the equipment and an adjustable stool is required for each microscope. This equipment must be compatible with existing microscope equipment, i.e., the Lecia Universal Forensic model K2700 comparison microscope, currently being used by three ATF Laboratories, in order to guarantee standardized results. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to Rockville, MD 20850. Awardee must complete a SF-3381 ACH Vendor Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment form, for payment via electronic funds transfer. All interested parties must submit a quote to include product literature and specifications within 15 days after date of publication. Quote are accepted by mail and or facsimile at 202-927-8688 ATTN: Brian Wilkins. No solicitation available. No telephone request or inquires will be accepted. (0253)

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