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The Department of the Interior, through its Acquisition Services Directorate, is conducting market research for the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression to identify sources for a spinning disk confocal microscope replacement. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Acquisition Services Directorate - On behalf of National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression - OEMs Mentioned: - Yokogawa (current and desired microscope models) - Products/Services Requested: - Spinning disk confocal microscope, specifically a Yokogawa CV8000 or equivalent - Features required: - CSU-W1 dual spinning disk confocal unit - 4 solid state laser lines (405, 488, 561, 640 nm) - LED lamp for brightfield and digital phase contrast excitation - 6 lenses (4X NA=0.16, 10X NA=0.40, 20X long working distance NA=0.45, 20X NA=0.75, 40X water NA=1.0, 60X water NA=1.2) - 2 Hamamatsu Orca Flash 4.0 sCMOS cameras (82% QE) - Fully XYZ automated stage - Integrated imaging chamber with temperature, CO2, and humidity control for live cell experiments up to 72 hours - Respondents must provide: - Manufacturer and item numbers - Availability - Leasing options - Trade-in credit information - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Replacement for obsolete Yokogawa CV7000 - High-throughput, fully automated system with advanced live cell imaging capabilities - Consideration of leasing and trade-in options - Place of Performance: - Center for Cancer Research, Laboratory of Receptor Biology and Gene Expression (federal facility) - Contracting office: IBC Acquisition Services Directorate, Herndon, VA

This announcement is seeking sources and information for market research purposes. The goal is to determine the availability of a spinning disk confocal microscope to replace the National Cancer Institute's current Yokogawa CV7000 microscope.