The City University of New York (CUNY) Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) is
seeking expressions of interest from vendors who have demonstrated ability to provide additional lasers to upgrade a WITec alpha300R Confocal Raman Microscope.

The upgrades including the following specifications:

• Near-infrared (NIR) 785nm laser and associated spectrometer
• 488nm laser
• 100x objective lens
• Modification of microscope tower with laser coupler

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Contact with CUNY:
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Any procurement resulting from this advertisement may be subject to New York State Appendix A, CUNY Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, and/or a standard CUNY Agreement. These documents are available upon request.

To express interest: If you are interested in providing these services and meet all of the foregoing requirements, then please submit in writing by letter or email (a) your expression of interest; and (b) a statement and copies of relevant documents showing that you meet each of the foregoing requirements no later than the due date set below.