SAM #123A9426Q0046

USDA ARS Solicitation for Automated Liquid Handling Robot and Installation

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center is seeking to procure a fully automated, high-precision liquid handling robot and installation services. - Government Buyer: - USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center - Products and Services Requested: - 1 fully automated, high-precision liquid handling robot - Supports molecular biology workflows - Features include pipetting (1µL to 1000µL), liquid detection, thermal cycling, magnetic separation, automated plate handling, and barcode tracking - Installation, functional verification (IQ/OQ style), training for laboratory personnel, and operational documentation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Robot must integrate advanced modules for thermal cycling, heating/shaking, magnetic separation, and barcode tracking - Installation must include functional verification and user training - Delivery required within 30 days of award - Firm fixed price purchase order with a one-year base period

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 123A9426Q0046 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for acquisition of liquid handling robot.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.  The small business size standard is 1,000 employees.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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