STELLARIS LIA DIVE Dual on CFS and 6 more items

The University of Virginia awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems Inc. on July 25, 2026, with a cumulative value of $773,112.80 for the provision of advanced microscopy equipment and related services. The contract encompasses delivery of multiple specialized microscope systems to Benjamin Baker at the University of Virginia in Virginia. The primary deliverables include a Stellaris Lia Dive dual confocal fluorescence microscope ($574,462.79), a Leica DM6 B automated upright microscope with integrated illumination management and differential interference contrast capabilities ($44,419.81), a Mateo FL digital inverted fluorescence microscope for cell analysis ($22,298.54), and a Leica M165 FC stereomicroscope with fluorescence illumination featuring a 16.5:1 zoom ratio ($35,472.88).

The contract also includes ancillary optical components and services necessary to support the microscopy systems, consisting of a high-correction plan apochromatic objective lens ($9,158.78), a United States import tariff adjustment ($76,836.00), and freight and handling charges ($10,464.00). These procurements appear designed to equip the University of Virginia with comprehensive microscopy capabilities for advanced research applications, including fluorescence imaging, cell analysis, and high-resolution optical observation across multiple magnification ranges.