3D Virtual Comparison Microscopy System

The vendor required to provide 3d virtual comparison microscopy (VCM) system for firearm forensics.
- New topmatch-3d high-capacity imaging and analysis system for forensic firearms (or approved substitute).
1. 3d high-capacity scanning
•    Perform fast, accurate, and high-resolution 3d scans of cartridge cases and bullets. 
•    Conduct automated batch acquisitions without requiring manual reloading between scans. 
•    Automatically adjust focus and lighting during image capture of cartridge cases and bullets.
2. Software
•    Provide imaging, database, and analysis software with capabilities for 3d visualization, image annotation, image export, database management, multi-threaded 3d-topography database searches, and match scoring. 
•    Include remote viewer software that allows examiners to view scans and access the 3d image database from their workstations remotely. 
•    Store images in a format accessible to the agency even after the hardware reaches end of life. 
•    Create a searchable database that supports automated comparisons. 
•    Enable independent and synchronous manipulation of samples. 
•    Allow overlapping, moving, and rotating of 3d images in both locked and free modes. 
•    Highlight regions of interest on scanned 3d images. 
•    Support hairline-precision movements across overlapping images.
•    Display horizontal side-by-side views of scanned 3d images. 
•    Allow adjustment of light angle, orientation, contrast, and brightness when viewing scans of cartridge cases and bullets. 
•    Software pre-installed in computer desktop station.
3. Computer desktop workstation
•    Intel core ultra 9 desktop workstation computers with windows 11 professional. 
•    Minimum system storage of 256gb NVMe gen4 SSD and a minimum data storage of 2 tb NVMe gen4 SSD. 
•    System ram with 64gb ddr5. 
•    NVIDIA graphics card with 12gb VRAM. 
•    27” led 4k ultra-high-definition flat panel monitor. 
•    Keyboard and mouse.
4. Accessories
•    Gel for 2,000 cartridge case scans.
•    Sinusoidal reference specimens.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 2, 2026