Spectral Flow Cytometer with Integrated Cell Imaging

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of a state-of-the-art spectral flow cytometer equipped with integrated real-time cell imaging, featuring five or more lasers and seventy-eight avalanche photodiode detectors to ensure high-resolution, multiparametric cellular analysis. The system incorporates full-spectrum optics and advanced system-aware spectral unmixing capabilities to enable accurate detection and separation of complex fluorescent signatures, critical for sophisticated immunological and biomedical research applications. The instrument must meet rigorous performance specifications to support high-throughput, multiplexed single-cell studies with minimal signal overlap or data artifact. Delivery and installation are to occur at the designated place of performance in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50010. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, indicating its alignment with manufacturing of medical and dental instruments and supplies. Though the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the contracting agency is listed as the Department of Agriculture through its office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The opportunity was publicly posted on July 7, 2026, and is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for qualified suppliers interested in fulfilling this high-precision scientific equipment requirement.