Fluorescence Microscope
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Due: | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Agency: | Iowa State University |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFQ-1001147 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Request for Quote (Public) |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | RFQ-1001147 (Fluorescence Microscope) |
| Issue Date & Time | 11/21/2024 03:00:03 PM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 11/28/2024 03:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 11/26/2024 12:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes | Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting pricing from qualified suppliers to provide one fluorescence microscope for imaging experiments that can uncover mechanisms of cell migration in multi-cue environments for the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Suppliers must direct all questions and comments in reference to this RFP/RFQ to the University Representative using the QUESTIONS tab via this e-procurement system. All bid responses must be submitted through ISUBid. |
| Name | Craig Sondgeroth Procurement Agent |
| Address |
1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive Ames, IA 50011-1004 USA |
| Phone | 1 (515) 2949918 |
| Fax | 1 (515) 2949606 xCSONDGEROT |
| csond1@iastate.edu |
Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Acrobat / PDF |
Bid Attachments
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ISU Instructions.pdf
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Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022 | 174 KB |
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ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
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Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section. REVISED MAY 2024 | 265 KB |
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Insurance Language - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020.pdf
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Insurance Requirements - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020 | 28 KB |
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RFQ-1001147
Fluorescence Microscope
Issue Date: 11/21/2024
Questions Deadline: 11/26/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 11/28/2024 03:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Contact: Craig Sondgeroth Procurement Agent
Address: 1340 Administrative Services Building
2221 Wanda Daley Drive
Ames, IA 50011-1004
Phone: 1 (515) 2949918
Fax: 1 (515) 2949606 xCSONDGEROT
Email: csond1@iastate.edu
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Deadline: 11/28/2024 03:00 PM (CT)
RFQ-1001147
Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1001147
Title:
Fluorescence Microscope
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
11/21/2024
Question Deadline: 11/26/2024 12:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 11/28/2024 03:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting pricing from
qualified suppliers to provide one fluorescence microscope for imaging experiments
that can uncover mechanisms of cell migration in multi-cue environments for the
Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Suppliers should read all materials carefully and note the due date.
Suppliers must direct all questions and comments in reference to this RFP/RFQ to
the University Representative using the QUESTIONS tab via this e-procurement
system.
All bid responses must be submitted through ISUBid.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
Download
Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
ISU General Terms & Conditions.pdf
Download
Review the general terms and conditions carefully and any exceptions should be listed in the "Attributes" section.
REVISED MAY 2024
Insurance Language - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020.pdf
Download
Insurance Requirements - Equipment Repair, Install, Maintenance (low risk) 09-2020
Requested Attachments
Itemized Quotation
(Attachment required)
Attach itemized quotation to include shipping, optional components and attachments available with pricing.
Technical Datasheet
(Attachment required)
Attach a Technical Data Sheet for each component being offered.
Warranty
Attach a copy of the offered warranty if applicable.
Preventive Maintenance/Extended Warranty Information
Attach a copy of the offered preventative maintenance/warranty agreement if applicable.
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Bid Attributes
1 Evaluation Criteria
Ability to meet required specifications
Total cost of ownership
Delivery
Exceptions taken to ISU Terms and conditions
Technical support and maintenance
Quality of references and/or past experience
Ease of use of equipment and software
Warranty
I have read and understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
2 Brand Name or Equivalent
The use of a brand name or equivalent specifications is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality,
performance and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. Specifications are given
as guidelines only; alternate equipment(s) may vary slightly from given specifications. Alternate units are expected
to be close in specifications to the desired unit.
I have read and understand
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Technical Specifications
Any specifications stated are only listed to establish a basis for the minimum performance characteristics of systems
offered in response to this request for proposal. The use of these specifications is not intended to restrict
competition. ISU reserves the right to accept systems with minor variances to the specifications listed, provided that
in the opinion of ISU, the product offering is suitable to ISU as research grade analytical equipment, when compared
to compliant offers received.
Please utilize the text boxes provided after each specification on how your offer meets/exceeds/or does not meet.
4 Base System Requirements
Offering meets or exceeds the following specifications:
White light epifluorescent (epi) illumination system capable of transmitted light illumination for phase contrast.
Automated inverted XYZ stage for precise sample manipulation.
Includes stage inserts for microscope slides, well-plates, and 60 mm dishes
Includes a stage heater
Built-in illumination with wide-field fluorescence capabilities.
Advanced hardware and software integration for seamless operation of the microscope and camera.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
5 Supplier Comment
Provide details on how offering meets/exceeds the specification above. If answering "no", provide alternate
specifications related to the requirements above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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6 Optical Requirements
Offering meets the following specifications:
Compatible with Nikon objectives ranging from 40x to 100x magnification with options for oil, water, and dry lenses.
High numerical aperture (NA) for fluorescence and phase-contrast imaging.
Includes hardware-based autofocus/anti-drift capabilities
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
7 Supplier Comment
Provide details on how offering meets/exceeds the specification above. If answering "no", provide alternate
specifications related to the requirements above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
8 Imaging Requirements
Offering meets or exceeds the following specifications:
High-resolution 10MP camera (Kintex or equivalent).
High field of view imaging (25 mm) with camera F-mount capabilities.
Capabilities to upgrade to a spinning disk confocal or other light sources in the future
Multi-channel fluorescence detection with LED excitation.
Includes a manual fluorescence filter cube turret containing six positions and four filter cubes to image DAPI, GFP,
Alexa 568 and Alexa 647
Software for live-cell imaging, multi-dimensional acquisition, and image analysis.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
9 Supplier Comment
Provide details on how offering meets/exceeds the specification above. If answering "no", provide alternate
specifications related to the requirements above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Imaging Workstation Requirements
0 Microscopy workstation includes the following minimums:
Processor: Intel Xeon (4.2 GHz 18 MB cache 6 cores 12 threads)
Memory: 128 GB (2x64, Expandable up to 4x64 max 256 GB)
Power Supply: 1000W
SSD: 1 x 1 TB M.2 NVMe
Hard disks: 1 x 12 TB SATA
2 x 10GbE LAN interface
2 x 20 GBPS USB-C, 8 x USB ports Type A
Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX A4000 16 GB GDDR6
Monitor: 39.7" ULTRA WIDE CURVE DISPLAY, 5K2K backlight with height, swivel, tilt adjustment and display
port input
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
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1 Supplier Comment
1 Provide details on how offering meets/exceeds the specification above. If answering "no", provide alternate
specifications related to the requirements above.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Technical Support
2 Please use the text box to describe customer support, hours of operation and typical response time.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Warranty
3 Describe the warranty duration, what it covers, and any limitations to coverage.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Preventative Maintenance/Extended Warranty
4 If available, please use the text box to describe your preventative maintenance/extended warranty options for a total
of 5 years including the standard warranty.
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Delivery Schedule (In Days)
5 Please enter anticipated delivery in days after receipt of PO.
(Required: Numbers only)
1 Payment Term Options
6 Please select the payment terms for this offer.
1%10, Net 30 2%10, Net 30 2% 15, Net 30
Net 20 Net 30
(Required: Check only one)
Other
5% 15, Net 30
1 Payment Term Options - If "Other" is selected briefly explain.
7
Net 10
Net 15
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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