Automated Live-Cell Imaging System

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Mar 17, 2026
Due:	Mar 30, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No:	63-ARM1165348
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Solicitation Number:	63-ARM1165348
Project Title:	Automated Live-Cell Imaging System
Description:	NC State University's Plants for Human Health Institute is seeking an Automated Live-Cell Imaging System suitable for incubator or controlled-environment use.
Opening Date:	3/30/2026 5:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/17/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY


Solicitation Number * 63-ARM1165348	Department NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-03-30T17:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-17T14:36:02.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Preserved specimens and supplies
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Questions Due Date & Time: 3/23/2026, 12:00 PM; County, Wake	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Jessica Bowley
Description NC State University's Plants for Human Health Institute is seeking an Automated Live-Cell Imaging System suitable for incubator or controlled-environment use.

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#63-ARM1165348 - Automated Live-Cell Imaging System

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Amy Mears

armears(@ncsu.edu, (919) 513-1703

Requisition #: 0001165348

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Plants for Human Health Institute

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