Description
The USGS is seeking a multimode reader with a gas controller to support bioluminescence-based assays in environmental microbiology and water-quality research. The instrument must meet specific salient characteristics, including detection of luminescence, fluorescence intensity, and UV-visible absorbance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Key features of the instrument include:
* Detection of luminescence, fluorescence intensity, UV-visible absorbance, and filtered luminescence
* Sample format: 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384-well plates
* Read speed: less than 1 minute for a 96-well plate
* Luminescence detector: top-reading head-on photon counting photomultiplier tube (PMT)
* The instrument must be compatible with Windows 11 OS and have a 1-year parts and labor warranty.