This Contract is for the purchase of forensic-related equipment to include, but not limited to, the Quantum 3D Microscope (Q3M) IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) ClearCase, BRASSTrax Acquisition Station (BAS) (collectively, the Instruments), Vehicle-Mounted IBIS TRAXHD3D Station (VMS), and Information Technology (IT)-related equipment (including software applications and warranties). Services include delivery, installation, maintenance, repairs, training, extended warranty protection plan, consumables, accessories, software updates, and supplies of Instruments at the Client Agency. The Contractor shall be the manufacturer or Contractor approved, certified and trained distributor or partner of the Instrument manufacturer for the Term. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Client Agency in writing if the Contractor’s authorization is revoked, suspended or terminated. 1. Virtual Comparison Microscope (VCM) The VCM can be used for firearm and tool mark examinations, with capabilities beyond conventional comparison microscopes. The VCM gives experts the visual and quantitative capabilities for helping to match marks created from the same tool or bullets that have been discharged from the same firearm. The VCM model captures the rifling marks on fired bullets and striation marks on other small objects such as press marks on pills and tablets, breach face, firing pin, and eject or marks on cartridge cases. It also captures the breech face, firing pin, and ejector marks, as well as the full headstamp on fired cartridge cases. Firearm and tool mark examination is adopting 3D microscopy to support expert conclusions with objective methods providing confidence levels and error rates. 1.1 VCM Required Features: 3D Acquisition and Viewing: • Custom-designed non-linear photometric stereo 3D sensor • Automated acquisition of bullets or other small objects (Quantum VCM S1Model) and automated acquisition of cartridge cases (Quantum VCM F1 Model) • Intelligent Surface Tracking (Quantum VCM S1 Model) 3D VCM Required (Virtual Comparison Viewing): • Natural, powerful viewing capabilities • Pair and multiple; flat and shape viewing to include 2D and 3D modes. • Match positioning based on quantitative analysis results Quantitative analysis for bullets fired from conventionally rifled barrels: • Correlation algorithms providing line counting and pattern matching scores • Phase and best law enforcement agency modes for pristine and damaged bullets For cartridge cases fired from centerfire firearms: • Correlation algorithms provide breech face and firing pin similarity scores For both above categories: • Method to visually demonstrate quantifiable differences between matching and non-matching conditions. • False match rate providing a reliable, caliber-independent, error rate to support expert testimony. • Clustering with phase consistency provides grouping of items that share a common source tool. Data Management: • Captured data and results organized in workspaces • Work product documented in notes • Output images, screenshots, notes and results for expert reports and external information management systems • File import and export in PNG, JPEG2000 and X3P image formats Integration Expansion potential for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) is currently available to add an IBIS Bullet Acquisition Station (BULLETTRAX) to Q3M S1 Model. The acquisition unit of the Q3M S1 Model can be shared as part of an IBIS BULLETTRAX acquisition station. Expansion to the IBIS Brasstrax, once developed, can be included in the Quantum VCM F1 Model. This interface will improve acquisition in increased volumes of both the NIBIN entries and the 3D microscope casework.
