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NIST Solicitation for Microbial Flow Cell Sorter and Multi-Year Service Agreement

NIST's Biosystems and Biomaterials Division is seeking to procure a microbial flow cell sorter and associated services to support advanced metrology and biotechnology research. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Material Measurement Laboratory, Biosystems and Biomaterials Division - Products Requested: - One fluorescence flow cytometry-based microbial flow cell sorter - Must include multi-laser excitation, multiple detectors, automated startup, and operation within a biological safety cabinet - Includes control PC with software, startup reagent bundle, and all necessary attachments - Delivery required within 90 days, FOB destination - Manuals (electronic or hardcopy) included - Optional trade-in of existing MO FLO ASTRIOS instrument - Services Requested: - Installation and qualification of the instrument system at NIST Gaithersburg - One day of on-site training for at least three NIST personnel - One-year warranty and service agreement (preventative/routine maintenance, repairs, technical support) - Four optional one-year extended warranty and maintenance support periods (potential total coverage of five years) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must be suitable for small particle (microbial cell) sorting and support advanced fluorescence flow cytometry - Must operate within a biological safety cabinet for biosafety compliance - Technical support response required within three business days - Installation and training must occur within specified timeframes after delivery - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments.

Description

The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division at the Material Measurement Laboratory located at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD plays a vital role in supporting various NIST metrology programs. Biosystems and Biomaterials Division strives to develop innovative methodologies, protocols, and reference materials to foster innovation in biotechnology and bio-surveillance. A cell sorter suited for small particle sorting, especially microbial cells, is needed for validating fluorescence flow cytometry enumeration and characterization work, and for isolating cells based on biological function for further manipulation.

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