Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotations for the purchase of Brand Name QuantStudio 3 Laboratory Equipment. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements, including dye compatibility, multiplex capability, dynamic range, and sensitivity. The delivery term is FOB destination to La Crosse, WI, and the award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
* Key features of the QuantStudio 3 Real-Time PCR System include:
* Dye compatibility with FAM/SYBR Green, VIC/JOE/HEX/TET, ABY/NED/TAMRA/Cy3, JUN, ROX/Texas Red
* Multiplex capability up to 4 targets
* Dynamic range of 10 orders of magnitude
* Sensitivity to detect down to 1 copy of target nucleic acid
* Fit within 27 x 50 x 40 cm bench footprint
* 96-well 0.2 mL block that can handle 10-100 µL reactions
* Maximum ramp rate of 6.5°C / second
* Temperature uniformity of 0.4°C
* 3 independent temperature zones
* Onboard memory up to 5,000 run files
* Interactive touch screen with real-time application viewing
* MIQE compliant exports
* Single and Multiple plate analysis
* Installation directly out of the box by the end-user
* Stand-alone installation and operation
* Factory calibration
* Melt-curve capability in 0.015 – 3.66°C steps
* Block temperature range of 4 – 99.9°C
* Heated cover with temperature range of 50 - 110°C
* CMOS imager capable of collecting data in <2 seconds
* Useable with 100-240V without special plug requirements