University of Missouri Ionwave #27-0023

University of Missouri Solicits Automated Laboratory Workstation for Influenza, ELISA, and PBMC Workflows

The University of Missouri is soliciting bids for a fully integrated laboratory automation platform to support high-throughput influenza serology, ELISA processing, and PBMC isolation workflows. - Government Buyer: - University of Missouri, UM Procurement - Products & Solutions Requested: - Automated FluHema, ELISA, and PBMC Isolation Workstation (1 unit) - General automation platform with three independently operating robotic arms - Liquid handling arm (0.5-1000 µL pipetting, disposable tips, contamination protection) - Large-volume dispensing module (aspiration/dispensing ≥40 mL for PBMC isolation) - Robotic gripper (microplate/tube transport, 360° rotation) - Temperature control and incubation modules (at least two cooled positions, two shaking incubators) - Integrated robotic centrifuge (automated loading/unloading, temperature control) - Hemagglutination analyzer (automated imaging, computer vision, report generation) - Automated plate washer (anti-clogging, magnetic bead washing, vacuum filtration) - Plate reader (absorbance/fluorescence detection, monochromator optics, spectral scanning) - Barcode identification system (integrated 1D/2D barcode reader) - PBMC isolation modules (peristaltic dispensing, autoclavable fluid paths, vacuum aspiration) - Integrated software suite (workflow scheduling, instrument control, data acquisition, reporting) - Accessories, installation, training, maintenance/service agreement, shipping/freight - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support at least 70 SBS-format microplate positions - Teach-free installation of modules and integrated touchscreen - HEPA-filtered enclosure for BSL-2 labs; UV decontamination preferred - Automated workflow scheduling and barcode tracking - Compliance with cybersecurity and IT accessibility standards (HECVAT, IdP Questionnaire) - Vendors must provide detailed literature for all components - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified suppliers able to meet technical specifications.

Description

The University of Missouri is requesting bids for the furnishing and delivery of an automated laboratory workstation capable of performing FluHema, ELISA, and PBMC isolation workflows. The system must be a fully integrated platform supporting high-throughput influenza serology, ELISA processing, and peripheral blood mononuclear cell isolation with features including liquid handling, robotic plate movement, incubation, centrifugation, plate washing, plate reading, hemagglutination image analysis, barcode tracking, and workflow scheduling. The platform should support unattended operation and include software for workflow management and data reporting. Qualified suppliers are invited to submit bids through the University of Missouri System's electronic bidding platform by the specified deadline.

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