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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000204900

Issuing Organization

Colorado State University

Solicitation Type

SSN - Sole Source Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

D401623

Title

Carl Zeiss Axio Observer 7 Microscope with Accessories

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.2366.C2703726

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Larimer County

Delivery Point

CSU Central Receiving

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:01/11/2019

Piggyback Contract

Description

One system of a Carl Zeiss Axio Observer 7 microscope with motorized Z-Drive and Hoffman & DIC optics with relfected light (fluorescence) capability as delivered and installed. System must be compatible with CSU owned Zeiss Apotome illumination system. See PDF attached documents for dept justification and Zeiss system specifications for exact equal and compatible system for CSU use.

Dates

Publication

12/17/2018 11:51 AM MST

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

12/20/2018 12:00 PM MST

Contact Information

Kathi LaFollette

970-297-1209

kathi.lafollette@colostate.edu

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Federally Funded

- FOB Destination

- FOB Pre-Paid

- Installation Required

- Onsite Maintenance Required

- Training Required

- Warranty Information Required

Award Requirements

- All or None Award

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

CSU Biomed Sci seeks to sole source a Carl Zeiss Axio Observer 7 Microscope Syst w/ components on a quote purchase. See PDF specs & dept justification for new system (only) for comparison to exact equal or better systems. Must be compatible to existing Zeiss Apotome Illuminator.
Submit challenge quotes by Email by closure to: kathi.lafollette@colostate.edu.
RESPONSES TO THIS INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE MUST INCLUDE:
1. A detailed response to specs/features of the equipment in a matching point-by-point listing & per the Dept Sole Source Justification Letter requirements. Literature & comparative descriptions of features/functions, for CSU review to determine equivalence are required. Address compatibility by the Dept & your systems ability for use.
2. CSU will be the sole judge of equivalence.
3. All questions on this SSN must be Emailed to the Purchasing Agent.
4. Failure to respond as instructed will result in disqualification.
5. Vendor must be eligible under SAM system as federal funded.