SAM #SSN_CVM_2026_133678

FDA CVM Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System Procurement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System for its laboratory facility in Laurel, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services - OEMs and Vendors: - PacBio (Pacific Biosciences) is specified for workflow compatibility; vendors may propose equivalent systems meeting all requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System - Automates DNA shearing (~10,000 bp) and bead purification for up to 96 samples - Compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing workflows - Supports user-defined workflows - Pipetting range: 1–1000 µL with ≤5% error - Plate compatibility: 96-well and 384-well - Includes reagent reservoirs, magnetic separation systems, safety stop mechanisms - Operates on standard 110V power - Footprint: less than 30” W x 25” D - Includes consumables for at least 96 samples - New equipment only - Services: - Delivery to FDA CVM Laboratory Facility, Laurel, MD - Installation - 12 days of on-site training for at least two users - Minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe workflows - Delivery required within 6 days of contract award; installation within 30 days of delivery - On-site training for operation, maintenance, and workflow programming - Warranty starts upon government acceptance - New equipment only; no refurbished or used systems - Place of Performance/Delivery: - FDA CVM Laboratory Facility, Bldg. MOD2, 8401 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 - Contracting office: FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, Rockville, MD

Description

This requirement is for the purchase of a Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System that is capable of completing the bead washing steps involved in the library preparation for the sequencing of long reads.  This requirement will be acquired using a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the purchase, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of the robotic liquid handling system.

The following salient characteristics represent the minimum functional, performance, and compatibility requirements necessary to meet FDA operational needs. Vendors may propose equal products provided all salient characteristics are met.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (KEY REQUIREMENTS)

The system shall:

Automate DNA shearing (~10,000 bp) and bead cleanup for up to 96 samples Be compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing workflows Support user-defined workflows (minimum two additional workflows) Provide pipetting range of 1–1000 µL with ≤5% error Support: 96-well plates 384-well plates Reagent reservoirs Magnetic separation systems Transfer liquids between plates and tube racks Include safety stop mechanisms (e.g., door open/error stop) Operate on standard 110V power Fit within footprint < 30” W x 25” D

Include consumables for at least 96 samples

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