Opera Phenix Plus High-Content Screening System (or equal)
ID: 75N95025Q00083-RFQType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/301e1d710c2344d38ea15ccaf936cf58/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking proposals for the acquisition of an Opera Phenix Plus High-Content Screening System or an equivalent model to support the Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Neurodegenerative Diseases Initiative (iNDI) within the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CARD). This advanced imaging system is essential for facilitating research aimed at understanding and developing treatments for Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases by analyzing cellular responses to genetic variations. The procurement emphasizes the need for features such as automated multi-well plate screening, high-speed image capture, integrated robotic handling, and advanced software capabilities, including machine learning for cell separation and 3D analysis. Interested vendors should contact Iris Merscher at iris.merscher@nih.gov or 301-827-2547, or Karen Mahon at karen.mahon@nih.gov or 301-435-7479 for further details, with a delivery timeline of 12 months post-order.

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    The document outlines the federal government's request for the acquisition of a high-content imaging system to support the Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Neurodegenerative Diseases Initiative (iNDI) within the Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CARD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The system aims to facilitate research endeavoring to understand and develop treatments for Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases by analyzing cellular responses to genetic variations. Specifically, the request includes details about an advanced High-Content Screening System, such as the Opera Phenix Plus or an equivalent model, capable of handling complex imaging tasks. Key features required encompass automated multi-well plate screening, high-speed capture, integrated robotic handling, and advanced software for image analysis, including machine learning functionalities for cell separation and 3D analysis capabilities. The delivery timeline is set at 12 months post-order, with strict adherence to government packaging and shipping protocols. This procurement supports significant research objectives and aims to enhance the scientific community's capacity to study and combat degenerative brain diseases through innovative imaging technology.
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