HTHC Microscopes
Brand Name or Equal Worksheet ( Salient Characteristics )
10/25/2018
Brand Name Item: Olympus BX46 Microscope
Complete generic identification :
UIS2 Optical System that minimizes image distortion and increases image quality
Transmitted Koehler Illuminator that utilizes LED or Halogen Lamp
Moveable objective nosepiece
Telescopic, tilting, lifting observation tube, the inclination angle, tube extension and tube height can be adjusted; fully flexible set-up in three dimensions
Low torque mechanism and Ergo Grips on the XY controls
Observational method via Simple Polarized Light or Brightfield
Stage positioned only 128 mm above the desk surface
Continuous observation using objective magnifications from 4x to 100x; no swing-in/swing-out step
Applicable model/make/catalog number: BX46
3. Manufacturer name: Olympus
Per VAAR 811.104 and 811.105, I certify the following regarding the above information:
The salient characteristics listed above are essential to the Government s requirements.
To my knowledge, the restrictions listed above will not limit the acquisition to an item peculiar to one manufacture.
Tu Hoang, TCF Biomedical Engineer, 559-225-6100 x 5214
___________________________
Name:
Sidney Davis
916-923-4550
Sidney.Davis@va.gov
Sidney.Davis@va.gov
