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Automated Liquid Handling Robot

Health & Human Services (HHS)

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Value
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Contracting Organization

Agency
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published10d ago
Jul 15, 2026
Last Updated10d ago
Jul 15, 2026
Became Sources Sought9d ago
Jul 15, 2026
Tracked
Response Duein 2d
Jul 27, 2026

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. Reagan Davis to this opportunity.

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