The US Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service in Palmer, AK has a need for a commercially available Flow Cytometer to measure DNA content and ploidy in plant cells. The Partec PA-11 ploidy analyzer meets our needs and consists of the following: 14-01-2001 Partec PA-11 Flow Cytometer & cell particle counter, includes 20mW Air-cooled Argon Laser, 100UV HBO Lamp, 2 parameters, computer & software for data acquisition & analysis with installation & training. Accessories consist of Partec Robby auto loader system, 1 yr Prevention Basic Service Agreement, CellTrics, Test Tubes Plastics 3.5ml, in-line filters for shealth fluid 0.2 microns, cleaning solution for flow system, decontamination liquid, CyStain UV Precise P & T, PI absolute P, DNA control UV & PI. The USDA will consider other Flow Cytometer’s which can measure DNA content and ploidy in plant cells and meet or exceed the characteristics of the Partec PA-11 and accessories. A solicitation is not available for this requirement the USDA intends on negotiating with the only known source GCAT Fort Collins, CO. Interested firms are encouraged to submit proposals to the attention for Fred Gifford as listed in this notice.

Bid Protests Not Available