Compact Confocal Microscope System
| Agency: | Iowa State University |
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| State: | Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Due Date: | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ-1000904 |
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RFQ-1000904
Compact Confocal Microscope System
Issue Date: 12/15/2023
Questions Deadline: 12/27/2023 03:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/29/2023 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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Event Information
Number:
RFQ-1000904
Title:
Compact Confocal Microscope System
Type:
Request for Quote (Public)
Issue Date:
12/15/2023
Question Deadline: 12/27/2023 03:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 12/29/2023 03:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting information from
qualified Suppliers to provide one compact motorized inverted confocal microscope
system for the CALS and LAS Genetics, Development and Cell Biology
Department.
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.
Bid Attachments
ISU Instructions.pdf
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Review the instructions for important information. REVISED APRIL 2022
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 APRIL 2022
ISU Federal Grant Terms.pdf
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Review the federal grant terms carefully.
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
Requested Attachments
Detailed Quote
(Attachment required)
Attach an itemized quotation.
Technical Datasheet
(Attachment required)
Attach a Technical Data Sheet for each component being offered.
Extended Warranty Information
(Attachment required)
Attach a document describing the warranty and extended warranty included in your offer.
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Bid Attributes
1 Evaluation Criteria
Total Cost to ISU
Meets Specifications
Warranty
Customer Support
Delivery lead time from order
References
Payment Terms
Exceptions to Terms & Conditions
I have read and understand
(Optional: Check if applicable)
2 Brand Name or Equivalent
The use of brand name or equal 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 desired unit.
3 Equipment Specifications
Responses must meet the minimum specifications.
4 Platform
Inverted confocal microscope from a major manufacturer with motorized XY stage set.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 Laser Lines
405 nm, 488nm, 561nm, 640nm with maintenance-free coupling and self-standby operations. Additional IR laser
lines preferred.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
6 Additional Detector
T-PMT detection module.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
7 Objectives
10x/0.45 water
20x/0.8 water
20x/1.1 water
63x/1.40 oil
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
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8 Illuminators
Long-life fluorescence LED illuminator component
MicroLED light component: transmitted-light or reflected-light illumination
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
9 Heating Insert
Stage-top heating insert for slides and 35/60mm round dishes.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Scanner
0 Hybrid scanner or equivalent for fast imaging speeds.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Superresolution
1 Module for optical sectioning and increased resolution beyond diffraction limit.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 PC Workstation
2 Microscopy workstation to include the following minimums:
Processor: Intel Core i5-12500 (3.0 GHz 18 MB cache 6 cores 12 threads)
Memory: 64 GB (2x32) DDR5-4800 (Expandable up to 4x32 max 128 GB)
Power Supply: 700W
SSD: 1 x 512 GB M.2 NVMe
Hard disks: 1 x 8 TB SATA 7200 rpm
1 x GbE LAN interface
Real Time Controller Imaging Systems
Graphics Card: NVIDIA T1000 8 GB GDDR6
Monitor: 32" TFT, 3840x2160 Resolution, 400 Nit, 2000:1 Contrast
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Software
3 Software package for acquisition and processing including Z-stack, time lapse, photobleaching/photoactivation,
spectral inmixing, automated 2d/3d image analysis, colocalization, autofocus, tiling/stitching, high dynamic range
imaging, automatic acquisition and merging of images with different excitation intensities, automatic scanning of
predefined sample areas, acquisition of images according to a position list, supports focus correction maps,
stitching and shading correction, compatible with software autofocus.
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
1 Vibration Isolation Table
4 30x36, 2 in. thick SG breadboard, I-325 isolators
Offering meets specifications
(Required: Check if applicable)
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1 Installation & Training
5 Please use the text box to describe on-site install, training and duration.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Customer Support
6 Please use the text box to describe customer support and hours of operation.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Warranty
7 Describe the warranty duration and what does it covered.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
1 Payment Term Options
8 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.
9
Net 10
Net 15
(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
2 Insurance Requirements
0 Vendor can comply with the attached insurance requirements.
Yes No
(Required: Check only one)
2 References
1 Please provide references for universities or companies you are currently supplying product.
2 Reference #1 Name and Company
2 Note: It is strongly recommended that you provide references. If you do not provide references in your bid
response, you may not be given an opportunity to provide them later in the bid process and you may be scored 0
points with respect to this evaluation criteria.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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