Motorized Digital Stereomicroscope For Automated Image Stacking

Auburn University's Procurement and Business Services has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for a Motorized Digital Stereomicroscope for Automated Image Stacking, with Bid Number AU-2021-0000223. The procurement seeks one complete digital stereomicroscope system with specific technical requirements, including a stereomicroscope with 0.78 to 16x magnification, 10x eyepiece, tube connectors, motor focus, ring light, 20 MP digital camera, image stacking software, Z focus control, and a computer system with Windows 10 and a 27" monitor. The bid was opened on 5/18/2021 and will close on 5/26/2021 at 10:30 AM CDT, with the procurement structured under Alabama state procurement regulations. Vendors must submit a notarized vendor disclosure statement and E-Verify documentation, and the pricing should include comprehensive delivery, installation, setup, and training services. Payment terms are established at 0% 0, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. The technical specifications demand a comprehensive digital microscopy solution capable of automated image stacking with precise optical and digital capabilities.

The solicitation emphasizes commitment to small business and small disadvantaged business (SB & SDB) participation, with potential contract availability extending to other entities including Auburn University at Montgomery and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with immigration law requirements and provide comprehensive documentation of their business credentials. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears focused on acquiring a high-quality, technologically advanced microscopy system with integrated imaging capabilities. The bid allows for potential use by multiple eligible governmental and educational entities, suggesting a broader strategic procurement approach. Notably, the solicitation includes provisions for potential expanded usage beyond the initial procurement, indicating a flexible and forward-looking contracting strategy. Vendors will be evaluated not only on their technical capabilities and product specifications but also on their ability to meet comprehensive institutional requirements for equipment procurement and integration.