SAM #1232SA26Q1083

USDA ARS Solicitation for Robotic Liquid Handler System with Training

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, is seeking to procure a robotic liquid handler system to automate high-throughput assays and sample preparation. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division - Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, Florence, SC - OEMs and Vendors: - Brabender (referenced in initial release summary) - Compatibility required with Qiagen, Oxford Nanopure, and ThermoFisher consumables - Products/Services Requested: - Robotic Liquid Handler (quantity: 1) - Must include built-in UV lamp, contained housing with air filtration - Volume handling range: 0.2 to 1000 uL - Supports magnetic bead separation and vacuum filtration protocols - Temperature control for 96 well PCR plates - Compatible with Qiagen and Oxford Nanopure DNA extraction kits, and ThermoFisher QuantStudio Absolute Q consumables - Includes delivery, installation, and user training - User Training (quantity: 1) - Training for instrument setup and programming for multiple analytical uses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Set aside for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) - Delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order - Firm fixed price, one-time purchase - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination and supplier regulations

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1083 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Brabender Farinograph that meets the requirements in the attached solicitation.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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