SAM #75F40126Q134450

FDA Procurement of Automated Vitrification System for Cryo-EM

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), is seeking to acquire a fully automated laboratory vitrification system for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) specimen preparation. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) - Office of Vaccine Research and Review (OVRR), Division of Viral Products (DVP) - Product Requested: - One fully automated laboratory vitrification system - Dual-sided blotting capability - Programmable parameters for specimen preparation - Environmental controls: temperature (+4°C to +60°C), humidity (0-100%) - Sample handling for standard 3mm cryo-EM grids - Liquid ethane cryogen system with safety features - Touchscreen interface and enclosed chamber with gas detection - Integration with existing Tundra Cryo-TEM equipment - Minimum one-year full manufacturer's warranty - Notable Requirements: - System must be compatible with Tundra Cryo-TEM - Delivery to FDA CBER in Silver Spring, MD - Firm fixed-price contract - Delivery FOB destination - Offer prices must be held firm through the specified acceptance period - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but the requirements suggest compatibility with leading cryo-EM vitrification system manufacturers.

Description

This FDA requirement is for an automated vitrification system.  Please see attached PDF solicitation titled "FDA 75F40126Q134450". 

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