Inverted Microscope, St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for an Inverted Microscope for the St. Louis VAMC Jefferson Barracks. The microscope should be a Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope or equal, with associated accessories. The goal of this project is to ensure the laboratories have the minimal amount and levels of equipment needed to ensure approval of various VA-funded study grants. The required equipment includes a Ti2-A Inverted Microscope, manual mechanical stage, plan fluor phase contrast objectives, D-LEDI epi-fluorescence light engine, digital sight 100 camera, and NIS elements basic research software. The contractor should also provide installation and demonstration of the equipment. The following are the key points to consider: • The microscope should be a Nikon Ti2-A Inverted Microscope or equal. • The equipment should include a manual mechanical stage, plan fluor phase contrast objectives, and D-LEDI epi-fluorescence light engine. • The contractor should provide installation and demonstration of the equipment. • The warranty period for the equipment should be 5 years for mechanical and optical components and 1 year for electronic components. • The contractor should be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and have completed electronic annual representations and certifications.