Description
The USDA-ARS CDPG Grape Breeding Lab in Parlier, CA requires a laboratory microwave tissue sample processing system and paraffin tissue processing application kit to support essential tissue preparation workflows. The system must meet or exceed the specifications of the PELCO BioWave Pro+ Laboratory Microwave Tissue Sample Processing System. The kit must include a paraffin processing kit with various components. The contractor must provide a firm fixed price quotation, including all costs, and deliver the system and kit by September 1, 2026.
* Key features of the required system and kit include:
* Microwave frequency: 2.45 GHz
* Cabinet exterior dimensions: 55.3cm W x 51.4cm D x 54.6 cm H
* Interior dimensions: 36.2cm W x 41.6cm D x 22.9cm H
* Magnetron power: 90-750 watts
* Electrical power requirements: 15A/115VAC, 60Hz
* Safety exhaust vent: 100mm (4”) diameter / 110 cfm capacity
* System weight: 37.7kg (83 lb)
* Built-in vacuum system
* Integrated magnetic stirring system with a variety of stir bars
* Report / Protocol Manager (RPM) application
* Temperature probe
* Paraffin processing kit with various components, including a PELCO ColdSpot® Plus, PELCO TissueVac® System, and PELCO HistoWave® Cassette System