Supply of Configured Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

The contract mandates the supply of a fully configured Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader along with all necessary components, including the Gen5 software and imaging modules, tailored to meet the specific operational and technical requirements of the USDA ARS lab. The system must be compliant with established USDA ARS protocols to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows and adherence to regulatory and quality standards for biological imaging and analysis. Delivery is expected to the place of performance located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 19038, and the response deadline for submissions is July 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM. This is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 334516, which pertains to laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and is issued by the Department of Agriculture through its USDA ARS AFM APD office, with no set-aside designation specified. All equipment and software must be delivered in a ready-to-operate state, fully tested and validated to satisfy the lab’s imaging and data acquisition needs without requiring additional configuration or modification upon receipt.