Confocal and Super-Resolution Microscope System

Miami University is seeking a fully integrated inverted laser-scanning confocal and super-resolution microscope with advanced spectral, near-infrared, live-cell imaging, installation, training, and support capabilities.

Miami University


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0920262475
Oct 13, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 08:00 PM
3 months base + 1 × 1 year option
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confocal microscope

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laybouje@miamioh.edu
+15135290175
United States
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Description

Miami University is requesting proposals for a fully integrated inverted laser-scanning confocal and super-resolution microscope for its Center for Advanced Microscopy and Imaging. The system must support high-sensitivity quantitative spectral fluorescence imaging, photon counting, near-infrared detection, FRET, live-cell and live-organism imaging, thick-tissue and whole-mount imaging, automated multidimensional acquisition, spectral unmixing, super-resolution imaging, and offline quantitative image analysis. Required components include specified detectors, lasers, objectives, environmental controls, piezo Z-axis positioning, motorized stages, acquisition and analysis software, a dedicated workstation, and related accessories. The scope also includes delivery, installation, optical alignment, commissioning, performance verification, initial and continuing training, technical and applications support, troubleshooting, and available maintenance plans. Proposals must address the specifications item by item, provide detailed product literature and pricing, identify any exceptions or deviations, include at least two similar-project references with contact information, describe sustainability practices, and submit the required signed Proposal Offering Form. Evaluation will consider qualifications, references, technical compliance, delivery and availability, equipment options, quality, usability, installation cost, serviceability, reliability, and value-added services.

Classification Codes
NAICS334516Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC6640Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
Smart Codes
confocal microscopesuper-resolution microscopemicroscope installation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 08:00 PM-Issue Date
Sep 22, 2026 08:00 PM-Written Inquiries Due
Oct 13, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Contract Effective Date
Jan 29, 2027-Installation and Application Usability Deadline
Jan 29, 2028-Service Period End Date
Requirements
Required
  • Automobile Liability Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability Insurance — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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