Leica Microsystems Stellaris Microscope System with Confocal 3D Sted

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to acquire a state-of-the-art laser-scanning microscope system with confocal, 3D-STED, FLIM, and spectral multiplexing imaging capabilities. The system will replace a 12-year-old Leica SP8 microscope and will be used as a shared resource by many laboratories within the NIH. The required specifications include a white light laser with tunable excitation range, prism-based spectral detection, and five Hybrid detectors. The system must also provide advanced confocal imaging capability, 3D STED super-resolution microscopy, and FLIM hardware and software. • The system must meet all salient characteristics and minimum requirements specified in the solicitation. • The vendor must provide sufficient technical documentation to demonstrate equivalency if offering an "equal" product. • The system must be suitable for use as a shared resource supporting multiple laboratories. • The vendor must provide delivery, installation, startup, training, warranty, and manufacturer-supported service.