# Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis

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- Solicitation number: 36C25226Q0295_1
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 252-Network Contract Office 12 (36C252)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: 6515 Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: North Chicago, Illinois
- County: Lake County (FIPS 17097). https://abierto.us/counties/lake-county-il-17097
- City: North Chicago. https://abierto.us/cities/north-chicago-il-1753559
- First posted: March 24, 2026
- Last posted: March 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/372a031c6aea42439dd5914b042055e0/view

## Description

Leica DM2700 P for TL Specifically configured for Asbestos Analysis Salient Characteristics Leica DM2700 Brand Name or Equal: Must be a polarized light microscope (PLM) designed specifically for transmitted light asbestos analysis. Must have a trinocular optical head compatible with digital imaging systems. Must have strain?free, infinity?corrected optics with centerable objectives suitable for PLM (e.g., 4x–40x). Must include polarizer and analyzer with full 360?degree rotation.

Must have a compensator slot compatible with first?order red (?) plates or equivalent retardation plates. Must include a high?quality, centerable substage condenser capable of Köhler illumination. Must have a stable, adjustable?intensity transmitted light LED or halogen illumination source. Must include a mechanical stage capable of smooth X–Y travel and secure slide retention. Must have precise coarse and fine focus controls suitable for fiber morphology evaluation. Must allow for routine PLM calibration and alignment with low?internal?strain optical components.

## Publications

- March 24, 2026: Solicitation, due April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 372a031c6aea42439dd5914b042055e0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/372a031c6aea42439dd5914b042055e0/view

## Points of contact

- Vernise L Newton, vernise.newton@va.gov, 4148444850

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