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140G0318Q0033Federal

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The United States Geological Survey's Office of Acquisition and Grants is seeking information from qualified vendors capable of supplying an advanced all-in-one inverted fluorescent phase-contrast microscope. This instrument must feature comprehensive imaging capabilities including bright field, fluorescence, and phase contrast, with automated functions such as scanning entire tissue culture plates and flasks, multi-well analysis, and image processing tools like stitching, Z-stack capture, and coordinate-specific condition settings. Essential mechanical and electronic features include automated objective lens switching, electronic Z-stage and filter turret, fluorescence dimming, anti-photo bleaching, a built-in darkroom stage, CCD cooling, and an electronic shutter. The microscope should also incorporate a live cell incubation chamber suited for fluorescent reporter assays. The device must be compatible with various slide holders to accommodate multiple tissue culture formats and come with advanced software functions supporting moving image recording, multi-color capture, multipoint imaging, real-time Z-stacking, time-lapse cell tracking, automatic cell counting, and measurement capabilities. This request is for planning and information purposes only, with no contract award guaranteed, and interested suppliers were invited to respond by February 8, 2018. The solicitation is identified under number 140G0318Q0033 and falls under NAICS code 333314, managed by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Grants in Reston, VA.

General Info

Request for advanced inverted fluorescent phase-contrast microscope with automated imaging and analysis features.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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PostedJan 31

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

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OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ofc Of Acqusition Grants-National

Office AddressRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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Full Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: INVERTED FLUORESCENT MICROSCOPE This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result of this Sources Sought announcement. The United States Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants is soliciting information from qualified sources; the results of this announcement will be evaluated to determine if there are businesses capable of providing the proposed item. The US Geological Survey, Office of Acquisition and Grants seeks responses from vendors that possess the capability to supply an inverted fluorescent microscope (1 each) with the following required specifications: - All-in-one inverted fluorescence phase-contrast microscope - Ability to view slides, capability to automatically scan entire tissue culture plates (96-well, 48 well) and tissue culture flasks (25cm, 75cc) - Microscope must have bright field, fluorescence, and phase-contrast imaging with the capability for image stitching, Z-stack image capturing, and coordinate-specific condition setting - Fully digital output - Automated multi-well analysis - Modular slide holders compatible with tissue culture flasks, plates, multi-well plates, coverslips, and slides - Automated objective lens switching - Electronic Z stage - Electronic filter turret - Fluorescence dimming mechanism - Stage is fully contained in a built-in darkroom - CCD cooling mechanism - Electronic shutter - Anti-Photo Bleaching Mode - Live cell incubation chamber for fluorescent reporter assays - Software with the following capabilities: o Moving image recording o Multi-color capturing o Multipoint image capturing o Real-time Z-stacking o Time lapse XY-and Z cell tracking o Automatic cell counting o Measurement For further information interested parties may contact the Contracting Officer, Lynn Applegate, electronically at contact@example.gov by the due date (Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 11:00PM ET).