Multipurpose Upright and Inverted Microscope

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting a quotation for one configurable upright and inverted multipurpose microscope with brightfield, phase-contrast, fluorescence-upgrade capability, 1.25x–100x magnification, PLAN lenses, and an integrated color camera.

United States of America > AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD


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1232SA26Q1078
Sep 21, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 17, 2026 01:52 PM
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jessica.pacheco@usda.gov
+16626865414
5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD, USA
Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks one multipurpose, configurable hybrid microscope for shellfish-development, harmful-algal-bloom, microbiology, and pathology research. The microscope must support both upright and inverted configurations, fit within an 18-inch-wide by 25-inch-deep footprint with less than 25 inches of vertical clearance, and support glass slides, oil immersion, histology, live fluid-filled samples, and well plates. Required capabilities include brightfield and phase-contrast imaging, upgrade capacity for fluorescence, magnification from 1.25x through 100x, PLAN lenses, and an included color camera optimized for true-color brightfield imaging without requiring a separate computer or screen. Quotations must identify the brand, make, and model or clearly identify an equal product and include descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days after award.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
laboratory microscopesscientific cameraslaboratory imaging equipment
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 07:58 PM-Published Date
Sep 17, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Offers Due Date
Oct 6, 2026-Inactive Date
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Informational
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Attachment 2_Terms and Conditions.docxSep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Attachment 2_Terms and Conditions.docxSep 17, 2026 12:00 PM
C04_SF1449_1232SA26Q1078.pdfSep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
Attachment 1_Specifications.docxSep 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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