Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors for the purchase of a Varioskan ALF multimode microplate reader for research laboratory use at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The reader must meet specific salient characteristics, including multimode detection capability, broad wavelength range, and user-programmable methods. Interested vendors are required to submit an email with their qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product.
Key features of the required microplate reader include:
• Multimode detection capability including absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence
• Broad wavelength range spanning UV, visible, and near IR
• Support for standard SBS microplate formats from 6-well to at least 384-well plates
• Multiple read modes including endpoint, kinetic, and spectral scanning
• User-programmable methods and integrated data analysis tools
• Temperature control functionality for assays requiring thermal stability
• Adjustable shaking or mixing capability suitable for microplate assays
• High-sensitivity detectors capable of quantifying low signal outputs such as luminescence
• Export of data in standard formats including CSV or spreadsheet-compatible files