Opportunity

SAM #MV477020

BNL Solicits Opentrons Flex Robot System, Accessories, and On-Site Services

Buyer

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Posted

April 02, 2026

Respond By

April 23, 2026

Identifier

MV477020

NAICS

334516, 541715

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), managed by Brookhaven Science Associates for the Department of Energy, is seeking quotations for an advanced laboratory automation system. - Government Buyer: - Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), operated by Brookhaven Science Associates under the U.S. Department of Energy - OEM Highlight: - Opentrons is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested products - Products Requested (all quantities of 1): - Opentrons Flex Robot (Part #999-00191) - Flex Tips in 1000 µL, 200 µL, and 50 µL sizes (Part #991-00103, 991-00102, 991-00101) - Flex Deck Expansion Set (Part #999-00203) - Flex Gripper GEN1 (Part #999-00194) - Flex 1-Channel Pipettes (1-50 µL, Part #999-00186; 5-1000 µL, Part #999-00187) - Flex 96-Channel Pipette (1-200 µL, Part #999-00234) - Flex Temperature Module GEN2 with Caddy and Calibration Adapter (Part #991-00350) - Aluminum Blocks for PCR, Deep Well, and Flat Bottom Plates (Part #991-00208, 991-00211, 991-00213) - Heater-Shaker GEN1 with Caddy and Calibration Adapter (Part #991-00115) - Adapters for PCR, Deep Well, and Universal Flat Plates (Part #991-00064, 991-00066, 991-00067) - Flex Magnetic Block GEN1 (Part #999-00204) - Services Requested: - On-site installation (Part #302-00014) - On-site protocol development (Part #302-00020 or 30086379) - Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive pricing (freight, tariffs, packing, handling) - Delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory - Insurance must name Brookhaven Science Associates and the U.S. Government as additional insured - Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - System must be compatible with AI-driven automation - Technology is subject to U.S. Department of Commerce Export Administration Regulations (EAR99)

Description

Hello,

Please provide a quotation for the items listed below, issued in my name, and dated with the current date. The quote should include the applicable lead time. Please also extend any available discounts to offer Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) your best possible pricing.

If applicable, please include the ECCN and HTS code for each item.

Important Pricing/Shipping Requirements:

If items are under 150lbs, they may ship internationally on our FedEx Account; please advise on the weight of the items If the above is not possible, pricing must be all-inclusive, incorporating freight, tariffs, packing, handling, and any other associated fees for delivery to Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL). The resulting purchase order will not include separate line items for freight or additional charges; all costs must be included in the item price.

If items are over 150lbs AND all-inclusive pricing is not available for foreign products, BNL must be listed as the Importer of Record. In such cases, Incoterms shall be DAP, and BNL’s designated freight forwarder (to be provided) must be utilized.

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Items to Be Quoted:

Line 1: CAT# 999-00191 / Opentrons Flex Robot 1.0000 EA

Line 2: CAT# 302-00014 / On-Site Support: Installation (1 day) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 3: CAT# 302-00020 / On-Site Protocol Development 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 4: CAT# 991-00103 / Opentrons Flex Tips, 20 Racks, 1000 µL (1,920 tips) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 5: CAT# 991-00102 / Opentrons Flex Tips, 20 Racks, 200 µL (1,920 tips) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 6: CAT# 991-00101 / Opentrons Flex Tips, 20 Racks, 50 µL (1,920 tips) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 7: CAT# 999-00203 / Opentrons Flex Deck Expansion Set (4 count) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 8: CAT# 999-00194 / Opentrons Flex Gripper GEN1 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 9: CAT# 999-00186 / Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette (1-50 µl) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 10: CAT# 999-00187 / Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette (5-1000 µl) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 11: CAT# 991-00350 / Opentrons Flex Temperature Module GEN2 with Caddy and Calibration Adapter 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 12: CAT# 991-00208 / Aluminum Block - 96-well PCR Plate 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 13: CAT# 991-00211 / Aluminum Block - 96 Deep Well Plate 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 14: CAT# 991-00213 / Aluminum Block - Flat Bottom (Flex) 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 15: CAT# 991-00115 / Heater-Shaker GEN1 with Opentrons Flex Caddy and Calibration Adapter 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 16: CAT# 991-00064 / Adapter - PCR Plate 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 17: CAT# 991-00066 / Adapter - Deep Well Plate 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 18: CAT# 991-00067 / Adapter - Universal Flat Plate 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 19: CAT# 999-00204 / Opentrons Flex Magnetic Block GEN1 1.0000 EA

​​​​​​​Line 20: CAT# 999-00234 / Opentrons Flex 96-Channel Pipette (1-200µl) 1.0000 EA

Please provide the following on your quote:

1.  Origin of Manufacture

2.  Unique Employee Identifier (UEI)

Please also return the following along with your quote:

1.         Published Price list: showing the items on your quote for price justification or a web screenshot (or link) of same/similar items with pricing and part number shown.

2.         System For Award Management (SAM):

In order to support DOE reporting requirements, BSA requires all its vendors/contractors to be registered in the U. S. Government supplier database entitled System For Award Management (SAM). Registration can be performed on line at www.sam.gov.  If not already registered, please register as soon as possible since failure to do so may preclude BSA from doing business with your organization. Please note that there is no charge for SAM registration.   When registering, you are strongly urged to copy and paste www.sam.gov onto your browser address rather than utilizing your search engine. Utilizing your search engine may redirect you to an erroneous site. You may obtain assistance in completing your registration, free of charge, from the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (APTAC), or by contacting the Federal Help Desk at 866-606-8220.

3.            Insurance: Upon award, in accordance with Article 6 of the attached “BSA Supplemental Terms and Conditions for Work by Contractors On Site at Brookhaven National Laboratory”. Prior to coming on site to perform work, the certificate must remain in effect for the duration of the subject contract and must be filed with BNL Procurement & Property Management Division.Please Note: As Required by the Work on Site Terms – reference Article 6 - *Naming Brookhaven Science Associates and the US Government as additional insured along with all other requirements

4.         Basis of Award:

BSA will make award to the responsive and responsible offeror who submits the lowest total price and who meets all of BSA’s technical requirements, as stated herein.

4.         Pricing: shall remain valid for 60 days

Quotations will be opened in private. Quotations, including their withdrawal or modification, received after the closing date shall be considered late. Such responses will only be considered for award if it is in BSA’s best interest to do so.

BNL anticipates a Firm Fixed Price Type contract.

Any resulting purchase order will be subject to the attached terms and conditions.

Thank you!!

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