Microscope Slide Scanner

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a microscope slide scanner and integrated analysis software and computer capable of brightfield and fluorescent imaging. The scanner should meet or exceed the specifications of the Aperio FL120 Scanner, Brand Name or Equal. The instrument will be used for histological analysis of plant and animal tissues and quantification of biomolecules. The contract will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable vendor. • The scanner should have a multimodal instrument that combines automated high-performance microscopy, image acquisition, scanning, and resolution of images. • The instrument should provide fully automated scanning and interactive scanning with automated tissue identification and ability to scan in x, y and z planes. • The scanner should have a minimum 8 slot automatic filter wheel for multiple fluorescent filters and be equipped with an autoloader to move slides. • The system should have a minimum of a 1-year warranty from completion of installation and a complete service manual.