DNR Stereomicroscope

2026-11-03

Procurement Overview and Goals . The Department of Natural Resources intends to procure a NEW Leica M205 C Stereomicroscope , DNR approved equivalent . Scope of Work : The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ( DNR ) intends to purchase one ( 1 ) NEW Leica M205 C Stereomicroscope , or DNR approved equivalent - with the below specifications : 1 . 1 Responders are required to comply with all specifications and include shipping in unit price . 1 . 2 Vendors must be an authorized dealer or reseller ( s ) for the product requested . 1 . 3 Package shall be the most current advertised production model ( unless otherwise specified ) 1 . 4 Responder is to furnish all standard equipment except when an item is replaced by an optional item over and above the standard equipment . Any non - factory standard equipment ordered by the DNR must be supplied and installed by the awarded vendor . 1 . 5 The package must meet all applicable codes and standards , must be sized and adjusted per the manufacture ’ s recommendations and must not exceed the manufacturer ’ s maximum ratings . 1 . 6 The DNR reserves the right to refuse delivery of the product if it ’ s not constructed to the requested specifications or if the product is substandard in regard to quality , workmanship , or craftsmanship . 1 . 7 If concerns arise or modifications are recommended by the vendor during the fabrication process , the DNR must be notified immediately and the DNR will review and authorize or decline any suggested changes . 2 . EQUIPMENT WARRANTY , RECALLS , AND SERVICE UPDATES 2 . 1 The equipment offered must include the manufacturer ’ s standard warranty . 2 . 2 The responder shall state the warranty term ( months , years ) for all items offered on the Price Schedule . 2 . 3 The Contract Vendor shall be responsible for the cost of any inspections , adjustments , parts , labor , travel , pickup and / or delivery charges that are a result of equipment failure ( s ) prior to or during the warranty period . 2 . 4 The contract vendor shall be the single contact through which Customers arrange warranty work . 2 . 5 The Customer reserves the right to require the work to be subcontracted if it facilitates and expedites the completion of the warranty work . 2 . 6 All warranty work must be done with the state of Minnesota unless mutually agreed by the Customer and the Contract Vendor . 2 . 7 The warranty work shall be performed as soon as possible within a reasonable amount of time . 2 . 8 This warranty shall commence when the unit has been fully inspected upon delivery at the DNR and payment is approved . 2 . 9 . Any current factory recalls , or service updates must be completed by the awarded vendor prior to delivery to the DNR . Vendors must provide written documentation showing that the equipment being delivered is free of any required factory updates or recalls . NEW Leica M205 C Stereomicroscope , or DNR approved equivalent 1 . 20 . 5 : 1 zoom ratio with 7 . 8x - 160x magnification range ( 1x objective , 10x eyepieces ) 2 . FusionOptics ™ - combines high resolution and depth of field together for ideal optical 3 - D impression 3 . Resolution up to 525 lp / mm ( 1x objective , 10x eyepieces ), maximum resolution up to 1050 lp / mm ( 2x objective , 10x eyepieces ) 4 . Coded functions : zoom , iris diaphragm and objective nosepiece 5 . Coding allows reproducibility and consistency in experimental procedures and permits calibrated measurement at all zoom levels 6 . Click stop zoom settings - observation at specific magnification can be easily repeated 7 . Fully apochromatic corrected optics allow high contrast , natural color images without color fringes or chromatic aberrations 8 . The modular system offers complete flexibility and upgradability Includes the following components : Leica M205 C optics carrier , part 10450036 1 . With 20 . 5 : 1 encoded zoom 2 . Magnification range : 7 . 8x - 160x ( 1 . 0x objective , 10x eyepieces ) 3 . Coded functions : magnification and iris Diaphragm 4 . Apochromatic corrected optics 5 . For parfocal planapochromat objectives : 0 . 63x , 1x , 1 . 6x , 2x - Objective thread M65 6 . Leica FusionOptics TM increases resolving power and depth of field Eyepiece 10x / 23B , adjustable , 3d gen , part 10450910 , Qty 2 1 . Wide angle eyepiece for eyeglass wearers 10x / 23B 2 . Distortion - free 3 . Diopter adjustable , with changeable eyecup Inclined binocular tube , part 10450252 1 . 45 ° M - Series 2 . Interpupillary distance 52 - 76 mm Objective Planapo 1 . 0x M - series , part 10450028 1 . Working distance 61 . 5 mm 2 . Connection thread M65 3 . 80 mm external diameter for ring light illumination or accessories Focus drive coarse / fine 420mm M - series , part 10450504 1 . Suitable for all incident and transmitted light bases 2 . Max . load 15 kg 3 . USB interface and 3 CAN connectors to interface accessories e . g . LED5000 illumination series TL3000 Ergo , part 10450690 1 . Manual , fully coded transmitted Light Base with one - sided Rottermann Contrast , brightfield and one sided darkfield 2 . Rottermann Contrast shows changes in the refractive index within a sample as differences in brightness 3 . Almost transparent specimens can be viewed as spatial , relief - like images , Rottermann Contrast technique is based on partial illumination , created by a contrasting element located in the back focal plane 4 . Illuminated object field diameter 65 mm 5 . Transmitted light intensity and shutter can be controlled via software or external controller unit 6 . position of contrast element is coded - Homogenous LED illumination with an intensity independent constant color temperature ( close to daylight ) 7 . LED light source with 30 . 000 hours lifetime 8 . typically max 6 ° C above ambient 9 . includes transparent glass stage plate 170 x 220 mm 10 . AntiShock feet - 2x CAN bus , 1x USB port for coding , 1x USB power out for Leica MC cameras 11 . Frosted glass filter 10450563 , Green filter 10450564 Pol filter 10450565 optionally available 12 . compatible with scanning stages and life cell equipment

Minnesota

2026-05-02