Description
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a vendor to provide a Flow Cytometer that meets the minimum requirements specified in the Invitation for Bid. The Flow Cytometer should have a flow cell design with integrated optics, increasing resolution and sensitivity for dimly stained populations and identification of rare events. The system must have a colinear excitation design allowing for combination of detection of up to 6 unique fluorescent signals paired with specific filters. The vendor must provide a detailed discussion addressing the specifications, including evidence or examples from previous implementations of a similar nature. The award of the Bid will be determined based on a two-step evaluation process, with the first step being to determine if the Bid is responsive and the Bidder is responsible, and the second step being to evaluate the validated Bids based on the lowest and best cost.
• The Flow Cytometer must have a flow cell design with integrated optics.
• The system must have a colinear excitation design allowing for combination of detection of up to 6 unique fluorescent signals paired with specific filters.
• The vendor must provide a detailed discussion addressing the specifications.
• The award of the Bid will be determined based on a two-step evaluation process.
• The contract must be in effect for one year and may be terminated by either party prior to the expiration of one year with or without cause.