USDA Agricultural Research Service in Tucson, Arizona, has a requirement for a stereoscopic microscope with camer, computer software, and modular components suitable for the fluorescent visualization of bacteria in liquid mediums, fixed tissue sections, and freshly dissected tissue layers.  The microscope's light sources and objectives must be suitable for standard bright field transillumination, fluorescence microscopy, and differential interference contrast microscopy.  The initial purchase should include filters suitable for the fluorescent visualization of DsRed, Cy3, GFP, and eGFP with a minimum of fluorophore crosstalk (e.g., filters suitable for using GFP and DsRed/Cy3 in the same sample).  A modular and highly upgradeable system is also required, with compatible objectives and filter systems available such that the utility of the microscope may be expanded for use with additional fluorophores, additional illumination techniques, and additional sample preparations.  The included camera and computer software should be suitable for compiling images from both multiple fluorophore channels and multiple tissue section layers.

Quotations may be submitted via fax or e-mail on company letterhead stationary or your standard quotation form and must include the following information:

DUNS Number:  Must be registered at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for this award.

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Evaluation:  Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated on lowest price, technically acceptable, and past performance.

The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUN 2010)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JUL 2010)

All quotes must be submitted by Monday, July 25, 2011 by 9:00 am Mountain Standard Time, by fax 520-670-6493 or email [email protected].

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