ZEISS Axioscope 5 upright compound microscope system

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a ZEISS Axioscope 5 upright compound microscope system for transmitted and fluorescent light microscopy, with quotations due August 25 at 9:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. This is an unrestricted commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12 issued as a Request for Quotation.

Place of performance is Wapato, Washington (5230 Konnowac Pass Road, Wapato, WA 98951). The microscope stand must feature a standard modular design with an encoded 6-position reflector turret compatible with the laboratory's existing high-value fluorescence filter components (GFP, Cherry, DAPI, and low-pass filters) without modification. The system includes 17 line items: microscope stand with integrated transmitted and reflected-light illumination (white 10W LED with halogen options), binocular phototube, mechanical stage, specimen holder, stage carrier, optical components, achromatic-aplanatic condenser (NA 0.9 H), and six high-performance objectives ranging from 1.25x to 100x magnification (Plan-Neofluar class optics with M27 thread compatibility, including low-fluorescence immersion oil kit for the 100x oil immersion objective and cover glasses). A 60N-C mount camera adapter is specified. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order, F.O.B. destination. The NAICS code is 334516; small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Quotations must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt and include item description, unit price, and total price. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable criteria, assessing whether proposed products meet or exceed all salient characteristics in the specifications and demonstrating availability within the delivery timeframe. Past performance will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. All quoters must be active and registered in SAM.gov at time of submission and award. Contact: Frank C. Palmer, 303-912-8923.