Opportunity
Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #50015-260514
Procurement of Fully Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Workstation for University Biology Department
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 14, 2026
Identifier
50015-260514
NAICS
334516, 423490
Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking to procure a fully automated nucleic acid extraction workstation for its Biology Department. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Louisiana University, Purchasing Department - Key contacts: Richard Himber (Director of Purchasing), Misty Betz (Procurement Specialist) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) fully automated nucleic acid extraction workstation - Must support magnetic bead-based DNA/RNA extraction workflows - Includes hardware, software, accessories, installation, operator training, and a minimum one-year warranty - Must meet detailed technical specifications for pipetting technology, contamination control, workflow automation, and software capabilities - Installation services: On-site installation with Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), pipetting verification, and system validation - Operator training and method setup support - Minimum one-year warranty covering parts, labor, and technical support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEM or model required; equivalent brands/models accepted if specifications are met - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery must include inside delivery and setup at the university - Bidders must provide detailed descriptive information for any equivalent products offered - Compliance with all technical specifications is mandatory - All work and delivery to be performed at Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana
Description
This solicitation is for furnishing and delivering a fully automated nucleic acid extraction workstation to the Biology Department at Southeastern Louisiana University. The bid opening date is May 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is managed by the Southeastern Louisiana University Purchasing Department, with Richard Himber as the Director of Purchasing. Bidders must submit sealed bids by the specified deadline and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.