California eProcure #P25-1661

CDFA Solicits Tescan Scanning Electron Microscope System for Pest Diagnostics

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Plant Pest Diagnostics Branch is seeking to procure a high-performance scanning electron microscope (SEM) system for pest diagnostics and morphological identification. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), Plant Pest Diagnostics Branch - OEM Highlight: - Tescan is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all major components - Products and Quantities: - Tescan VEGA LMS SingleVac Tungsten Filament SEM (Part #S5123-00), Qty: 1 - Tescan Motorized Retractable Annular, Single-Crystal Scintillator BSE Detector (Part #BSEYAG2), Qty: 1 - Tescan Control Panel (Part #UR-0008-A), Qty: 1 - Pre-Centered Tungsten Filament (spare Cathode-Wehnelt unit, Part #S-TAE-00-A1), Qty: 1 - Advanced On-site Training by Tescan USA Applications Specialist (Part #TNOS2), Qty: 1 - Tescan USA SEM User School Credit (Part #TNUSA), Qty: 1 - White glove shipping and installation service, Qty: 1 - Services: - Preventative maintenance and service support for the SEM, to be provided by the vendor or an approved vendor - Notable Requirements: - SEM must not be networked - All equipment and services must be provided by Tescan or an approved vendor - Includes both introductory and advanced on-site training, plus a credit for Tescan USA SEM User School - White glove delivery and installation at the Sacramento facility - Bidders must meet California SB/MB/DVBE requirements and perform a commercially useful function - Equipment must support advanced electron optics, motorized 5-axis compucentric stage, and integrated Essence EDS software for X-ray spectroscopy - Ongoing support for regular preventative maintenance is required

Description

The Department of Food & Agriculture is soliciting bids for a scanning electron microscope to perform essential morphological identifications of pest insect and weed seed samples for the Plant Pest Diagnostics Branch. The microscope is required for high resolution imaging to support pest regulatory processes. The equipment will not be networked and will be maintained by the vendor or an approved vendor. Bidders must meet specific qualifications and submit bids by the specified deadlines.

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