Firearms and Toolmarks Comparison Microscopes

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is seeking two firearms and toolmarks comparison microscopes, including specified accessories and calibration, with delivery to two forensic laboratories.

Mississippi > Department of Public Safety


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Dec 01, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 08:30 AM
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bjwesley@dps.ms.gov
+16019654628
Jackson, MS, USA
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MS Department of Public Safety, Procurement Department, 3rd Floor, Suite 3600, 209 Allen Stuart Drive, Pearl, MS 39208
Description

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is soliciting quotes for two firearms and toolmarks comparison microscope systems. Each system must meet detailed optical and mechanical specifications and include the listed accessories, lighting, positioning components, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited calibration with certificates for magnification matching and measurement functions. Vendors should include product specifications, literature, and samples as applicable with their quotes. The successful bidder must deliver one microscope to the Mississippi Forensic Laboratory and one to the Gulf Coast Regional Laboratory. Qualified bidders will be invited to participate in a reverse auction; all qualified bidders are required to participate. The award will be based on price, conformity with specifications, and bidder responsibility.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSCH310Inspection and Laboratory Services (except medical/dental): Weapons
Smart Codes
firearms comparison microscopesforensic laboratory microscopesmicroscope calibration services
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Timeline
Dec 01, 2026 04:00 PM-Quote Submission Deadline and Bid Opening
Dec 15, 2026-Qualified Bidders Notified
Dec 22, 2026-Reverse Auction (required)
Qualified bidders will receive auction notification by email. Auction participation is through MAGIC or, for surrogate bidding, in person at a public bidding location; the location is not specified.
Dec 29, 2026-Bid Evaluations
Jan 5, 2027-Anticipated Intent to Award
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