SAM #75F40126Q00158

FDA CVM Solicitation for Robotic Liquid Handling System Compatible with PacBio Sequencing

The FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking to acquire an automated robotic liquid handling system for advanced DNA sequencing workflows. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) - OEMs and Vendors: - Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) is the only OEM referenced for equipment compatibility - Products/Services Requested: - One robotic liquid handling system capable of automated DNA shearing and AMPure bead cleanup - Must support both 96- and 384-well plate formats - Pipetting range: 1-1000 µl - Compact footprint (not exceeding 30x25 inches) - Compatible with reagent reservoirs and magnet plates - Interoperable with existing PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing environment - Installation and operational verification by manufacturer-certified technician - Consumables sufficient for at least 200 samples (96-well plate format) - End-user training for at least two users (minimum one day, up to 12 days) - Manufacturer warranty for one year from acceptance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand-name-or-equal: alternative products must meet all salient characteristics and interoperability requirements - Only new and unused equipment will be accepted (no refurbished/remanufactured) - Delivery required to FDA CVM laboratory in Laurel, Maryland within 60 days of award

Description

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), has a requirement for the purchase of one (1) automated robotic liquid handling system capable of automating DNA shearing and AMPure bead cleanup workflows used in long-read sequencing library preparation. The system shall support automated processing of up to 96 samples in a 96-well plate format and be interoperable with the Government's existing Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) Sequel IIe sequencing environment and validated laboratory workflows. This acquisition is being conducted as a brand-name-or-equal procurement. Equal products must meet all stated salient characteristics, interoperability requirements, workflow compatibility requirements, and performance specifications. The requirement includes delivery, installation, operational verification, end-user training for a minimum of two users, consumables sufficient to process at least 200 samples, and a minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty. The system shall be new and unused; refurbished or remanufactured equipment will not be accepted. Delivery shall be made to the FDA CVM laboratory facility in Laurel, Maryland, within 60 days of award.

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