Alcor fixed wavelength laser

The Medical University of South Carolina is requesting bids for two ALCOR fixed wavelength lasers under solicitation 5400029981, with offers due July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST and questions due July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

The scope consists of one ALCOR 920-2-XSight compact femtosecond laser (920 nm, 2.5W) and one ALCOR 1064-2-XSight compact femtosecond laser (1064 nm, 2W), or approved equivalents compatible with the Bruker Nano Ultima Investigator Plus Laser Scanning Microscope. Both units must fit within approximately 1.5 feet by 3 feet space on an 8-foot by 4-foot optical/anti-vibration table. All items must be new and include the manufacturer's standard written warranty upon delivery. The contractor must provide one operational manual per item and technical support available within two business days of request.

Delivery is required within ninety days of purchase order receipt to the Basic Science Building at MUSC's Charleston campus. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing for each laser line item.

Contractor personnel must obtain MUSC Identification Badges prior to commencing work, which includes background checks and possible drug and tuberculosis testing at the contractor's expense. MUSC operates as a tobacco-free campus with specific policies governing contractor personnel conduct. Offerors must register as state vendors prior to submission and comply with all preference requirements under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524 if claiming any preferences. The contract includes fixed pricing for the contract duration and compliance with all applicable laws and South Carolina Code Section 11-35-45 payment terms. Award notification is scheduled for August 4, 2026.