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This document is a Statement of Need (SON) for the upgrade of an existing Zeiss AxioObserver.Z1 inverted microscope at the National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory in Milford, CT. The required upgrades include a new color camera, updated software, and a new desktop computer to support the microscope and camera.
The intended purpose is to enhance the efficiency and precision of research processes involving high-resolution imaging of phytoplankton populations and hatchery die-offs. The contractor shall provide the specified camera, software, and computer, with delivery within 30 days of contract award between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday through Friday.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Special Notice for a single/sole source award to Carl Zeiss Microscopy for the required upgrades. Interested parties must submit capability statements with technical and cost details by June 18, 2024 at 12 PM Eastern Time. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will determine whether to proceed with a sole source award or conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received.
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STATEMENT OF NEED
BACKGROUND / SCOPE / MISSION: The National Marine Fisheries Service laboratory at 212 Rogers Ave. Milford CT has a requirement to upgrade the existing Zeiss AxioObserver.Z1 inverted microscope to have a new color camera and upgraded software. The upgrades will also require a new Windows desktop workstation to support the updated software and hardware. This microscope was purchased in 2012 and has since been the best microscope on site for high-resolution images. It has been used in dozens of research projects and investigations into phytoplankton populations and hatchery die-offs. Over the next year, the microscope will be used for an Office of Aquaculture-funded project to image the Milford Microalgal Culture Collection.
INTENDED USE / PURPOSE:
The contractor shall provide:
1) A color camera compatible for use with an existing AxioObserver.Z1;
2) Current software that can control the existing AxioObserver.Z1 takes and processes high-resolution images in DIC, bright field, and fluorescent fields and is capable of performing Z-stacks and tiling, and
3) A desktop computer meticulously designed to communicate seamlessly with the microscope, camera, and software, ensuring reliable image capture and swift processing of images. This system will significantly enhance the efficiency and precision of our research processes.
DELIVERY LOCATION: NOAA NMFS, 212 Rogers Ave. Milford, CT 06460.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE: The computer with installed software and camera is expected to be delivered within 30 days of receiving the contract and must be delivered between normal business hours, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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