A04_Specifications_1172160.docx
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This file contains detailed technical specifications for a Compound Microscope (Olympus BX53) with phase contrast and fluorescent capabilities required by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Houma, Louisiana. The specifications document outlines the precise instrumental requirements needed for investigating infection mechanisms using fluorescent protein-tagged fungal and bacterial pathogens in sugarcane, as well as for routine disease diagnosis and pathogen morphology study. The Olympus BX53 from Evident/Olympus has been identified as the only known configuration meeting these specific technical requirements, which are critical for daily laboratory operations and essential for preventing disease establishment and developing disease management strategies that support the sugarcane industry.
The Sources Sought notice (1172160-SS) is issued solely for market research and information-gathering purposes to identify potential qualified sources, including small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, women-owned small businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotations, nor does it commit the Government to award a contract based on responses. The Government intends to use responses to determine the appropriate acquisition method and to assess whether a set-aside is possible. No specific response deadline, pricing terms, or award date is provided in this specifications document, as this is preliminary market research to support future procurement planning.
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SPECIFICATIONS
The USDA-ARS Houma Sugarcane Research Center needed a fluorescence microscope to investigate the infection mechanism of pathogens using fluorescence protein-tagged fungal or bacterial pathogens in sugarcane.
1.0 Specifications Description:
The design and operation of the fluorescence microscope: brand name or equal to Olympus model BX53 with standard eyepieces, 4x fluorite objectives, 10x and 40x fluorite and phase objective; Dapi, GFP and TxRed filter sets meet specifications. This unit also needs to purchase a camera separately which is not included here.
Name of unit: Upright Microscope with Phase Contrast and Fluorescent (Olympus-BX53) Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Each Minimum Requirements:
Phase Contrast Turret Condenser: Rotatable 5-position (Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, darkfield stop and open) Lenses: Fluorite 4X, FL 10X PHASE (PH1), 40X Phase Objective (PH2) Fluorescent Components:
1. Reflected Light Fluorescence Illuminator with 8-position cube turret
2. pE-300Lite LED, Direct Couple Multi-Band / UV 400nm
3. ET- CoolLED Dapi Filter Set, 385/70X, BS425, 460/40M
4. ET- CoolLED GFP Filter Set, 460/30X, BS495, 520/40M
5. ET-mCherry/TxRed Filter Set560/40X, BS585, 630/75M
2.0 Place of Delivery
USDA, ARS Sugarcane Research Unit 5883 USDA Road Houma, LA 70360
3.0 Delivery Schedule
| Item |
| QTY |
| Unit |
| Place of Delivery |
| Delivery Date |
| Upright Microscope with Phase Contrast and Fluorescent Observation name or equal to Olympus model BX53 |
| 1 |
| Each |
| See section 2.0 |
| 60 days |
4.0 Delivery Point of Contact
Krishna D Puri, 985-790-4978, Krishna.puri@usda,gov
5.0 Additional Requirements
Warranty: The unit shall have a minimum of a Five Years on Mechanics and Optics and One Year on Electronics from the completion of installation.
Facility Access: No badges or background checks are required. A Federal employee will be assigned to authorize the contractor and their workers entry. Contractor employees will be escorted and monitored throughout the building. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between hours of 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
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