SAM #98140

CDC Sole Source Procurement: High-Magnification Objectives and Laser Autofocusing Module for Agilent BioTek Cytation 1

The CDC Office of Acquisition Services has announced a sole source procurement for specialized imaging equipment upgrades. - Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services - Procurement Type: Sole source purchase - Vendor: Fisher Scientific - OEM: Agilent Technologies (BioTek) - Equipment: High-magnification objectives (20x and 40x) and laser autofocusing module - All items must be compatible with the Agilent BioTek Cytation 1 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Sole source justification is based on compatibility with existing Agilent BioTek Cytation 1 platform - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source designation, but similar products from other OEMs may be considered for future needs

Technical Details - High-magnification objectives (20x and 40x) are required for enhanced cell imaging - Laser autofocusing module is needed for improved imaging precision - All products must integrate seamlessly with the Agilent BioTek Cytation 1 instrument

Potential Competitors - Other manufacturers of cell imaging readers and compatible objectives/modules (e.g., PerkinElmer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Molecular Devices)

Estimated Contract Value - Likely in the range of $20,000 to $60,000, based on typical pricing for similar imaging upgrades

Description

Purchase of high-magnification objectives (20x and 40x) and a laser autofocusing module for the Agilent BioTek Cytation 1 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader.

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