All-In-One Fluorescence Microscope

Background

The University of Iowa, a prominent public university located in Iowa City, Iowa, is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide an All-In-One Fluorescence Microscope. This equipment is intended for research purposes within the University’s academic health system, which includes extensive medical and clinical services. The University aims to enhance its research capabilities through this procurement.

Work Details

The contract involves supplying one brand new All-In-One Fluorescence Microscope with the following specifications: - Capabilities for brightfield, phase contrast/imaging, and fluorescent imaging. - Ability to capture and analyze videos of live specimens such as C. elegans transgenic worms. - Mechanism to minimize environmental vibrations during operation. - Electronic control systems that allow easy operation via a mouse or similar interface. - Light sources supporting both brightfield illumination and fluorescence excitation across visible wavelengths, with features to minimize photobleaching. - Inclusion of four objective lenses (4X Phase, 10X Phase, 20X Phase, and 40X apochromat) for versatile imaging techniques. - Mechanism for electronically selecting between at least seven fluorescent filters for multi-fluorescence imaging. - High precision motorized XYZ stage for accurate spatial imaging with various sample formats. - A camera system capable of capturing high-speed images in full color with a minimum resolution of 10 megapixels.

Period of Performance

The contract period will begin upon award and is expected to last for one year, with potential extensions based on mutual agreement.

Place of Performance

The performance will take place at the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Iowa and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. They must also provide audited financial statements from the previous two years as part of their proposal.