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City University of New York (CUNY)·New York

Purchase of Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope System with Digital Micromirror Device

Closes 8/13/2026$200k – $500kInvitation for BidLogin required
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Description

The City University of New York (CUNY) Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) is seeking vendors who have demonstrated ability to provide, install and service an inverted spinning disk confocal microscope system. The Inverted Microscope with Spinning Disk and Dual Camera should meet the following specifications: · Microscope has minimum of 3 distribution ports · Microscope requires an extra-large FOV of 25mm · TTL/Analog control of devices to minimize latency · 2x SCMOS camera with 95% minimum QE, 0.7 e read noise, minimum 5MP · Software capable of Dual Camera Acquisition at sustained 89 FPS or higher at full resolution · Plan Apochromatic corrected 60x with minimum NA of 1.42 and min working distance of 150um · Plan Apochromatic corrected 20x with min NA of .80 and 800 um working distance · Plan Apochromatic corrected 10x with min NA of .45 and 4mm of working distance · Internal 2x Optovar for flexibility on magnification w/ each objective · Minimum z step size of 10nm, repeatability to 0.0625um · System must include automatic NIR IR based focus system actively correcting for drift during imaging with fast response rate of 4ms, capable of focusing without exposing sample to light to minimize photobleaching in experiments. · Lasers must be alignment free design · Diode must meet min power output 405nm laser 100mw, 488nm 100mw, 561nm 100mw, 641 laser 75mw · Workstation must have minimum 128GB or Ram and 16 GB GPU, CPU 4.2 GHZ or faster 6 core, 3 year Warranty · Vibration table, minimum 36x 60 inches tapped · Full Enclosure incubator with interior lighting · Full Enclosure incubator with +/- 0.3 C accuracy over time, Co2 Mixer with +/- 0.1% accuracy · Inverted Platform Fully motorized and triggerable by NI DAQ · Software supports NI DAQ for precise sequencing of devices and minimum latency, with highest time accuracy · DMD device has 1k by 1k resolution and max frame rate of 6000 fps, software has full patterned illumination control, triggerable and support multiple ROI · 22mm FOV for confocal spinning disk FOV · On Disk Microlens array for spinning disk light throughput · 2 Color Simultaneous acquisition to two cameras · AI based Denoise.ai to remove shot noise from image · Automated multidimensional imaging workflows, workflows (e.g., timelapse, multichannel (lambda), multipoint (x, y), fast z stack acquisition, and large image stitching) • 3 years of service contract Software requirements (added 07/27/26) • Built-in AI segmentation • Machine-learning object detection • Native access to proprietary hardware capabilities • Single-vendor responsibility for hardware/software compatibility • Vendor-supported compatibility for future hardware upgrades Any vendor who has any questions of a technical nature and/or who believes they can provide, install and service this product or an equivalent is invited to contact Kevin Wang: Advanced Science Research Center, City University of New York, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10027; phone: (212) 413-3181; email: [email protected] prior to the due date stated in this advertisement. If offering an equivalent and you meet all of the foregoing requirements, vendor must provide in writing by letter or email a statement and copies of relevant documentation showing that you meet each of the foregoing requirements. Any purchase that results from this advertisement shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this advertisement (including without limitation, any attached specifications and any other terms and conditions attached hereto or incorporated by reference) and by the University's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and Appendix A, Standard Clauses for New York State Contracts which are incorporated herein by reference with the same effect as it is written here. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others may constitute an "impermissible contact" under state law, and could result in disqualification of that vendor. No subcontracting allowed. The Procurement Lobbying Act (PI-A) Applies to this Solicitation. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad. Compliance Procurement Lobbying Act Required Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected. a)"Offerer's Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)" b)"Offerer's Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k" Contact with CUNY: Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an "impermissible contact under NYS state law, and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit: http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm(Advisory Council FAQs) http://www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act) ITB packages will be available upon request. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None

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Contact

Justin Owens(Finance Procurement Specialist)

[email protected]

(212) 413-3345

Key dates

Opened
7/23/2026
Closes
8/13/2026
Duration
3 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Education
NAICS
541710
Solicitation №
ASRC Inverted

Budget estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

The estimated budget for this contract is between $200,000 and $500,000. This estimate is based on the complexity and specificity of the required microscope system, as well as the 3-year contract term and service requirements. The actual budget may vary depending on the vendor's proposal and the university's budget. Factors that may influence the likely payment range include the cost of the microscope system, the cost of installation and service, and the vendor's reputation and experience.

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