The USDA ARS in Logan UT has a requirement for a commercially available desktop X-ray machine needed to make analyses of native bees and cocoons, with images instantaneously displayed on a high resolution monitor with the ability to be digitally captured and saved onto a computer system for future analysis.
Must include:
Commercially available special software is needed for the analysis, we need to have the ability to install it on multiple computers for analysis by several end users; there is a likely hood of multiple users looking at their images at the same time.
The system will come with the computer as part of the package. Minimum specifications Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
A service contract and updates on the software system.
The imaging needs to be compatible with living organisms (i.e., it will not damage or kill the bee)

below are the specs for the machine.

Required is that the sampling area needs to be as large as possible, with a minimum of 9 X 11.5 inches.

Machine 1
Energy range10 - 100 kV
Sample imaging areaA) 23cm x 29cm (9" x 11.5")
B) 10cm x 15cm (4" x 6")
Pixel pitchA) 74.8m
B) 48m
Spatial resolutionA) Up to 67 lp/mm at 10X geometric magnification
B) Up to 100 lp/mm at 10X geometric magnification
Tube current0.3mA max (isowatt limited to 12 W from 41-100 kV)
Focal spot size, nominal8 m
Window filtration0.01" Be, tungsten source
Typical image acquisition time10 seconds
Power100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz 200 W Max
Dimensions, external23 W x 21 D x 36 H (59cm x 54cm x 90cm)
Dimensions, internal15.4 W x 15.4 D x 22.2H (39cm x 39cm x 56cm)
Weight415 lbs (188 kg)

 

Vendor who make this type of equipment is not limited to the following:
*Faxitron
Tuscon, AZ 85706
*Creative Electron
San Marcos, CA 92078
*Pacific X-Ray Imaging
San Diego, CA 92128
*KUB Technologies, Inc.
Milford, CT 06461
*NorthStar Imaging
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of lowest price technically acceptable "Buy American Act. TAA and EPA designated products apply.
Completed SF18 are be submitted on or before the closing data to be considered.

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