Zeiss Microscope

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Zeiss Discovery.V20 modular stereo microscope system, specifically Quotation Number PF250170TC. The procurement seeks a comprehensive microscopy solution with a 20:1 zoom range, including three objectives, a motorized column, and capabilities for transmitted and reflected light viewing with polarization features. The system must support multiple contrast techniques such as brightfield, darkfield, and oblique illumination, and will include a color Axiocam 305 camera along with ZEN core software for image acquisition, processing, and analysis. The RFQ is located in Thurston County and targets a scientific imaging system for detailed sample observation. The quotation is due by April 14, 2025, at 12:00 Noon, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2025. Vendors must submit literature and specifications with their bid and be registered in the Statewide Vendor Payment System.

The solicitation includes a vendor certification requirement under Executive Order 18-03, which provides a 3% bid preference for vendors who do not require employees to sign mandatory arbitration clauses. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications. Payment will be processed net 30 days after satisfactory delivery and acceptance of goods, with Washington State sales tax added to the billing invoice. The procurement allows for potential future purchase orders within one year of the award. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the documentation, but the complexity of the microscope system suggests a significant investment in advanced scientific equipment. The system will be delivered to the WDFW location in Olympia, Washington, indicating a localized procurement focused on supporting the department's research and imaging capabilities.