Automated Liquid Handling Robot

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
State: Maryland
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
NAICS Category:
  • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: Jun 3, 2026
Due Date: Jun 10, 2026
Solicitation No: SSN_CVM_2026_133678
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Notice ID
SSN_CVM_2026_133678
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 03, 2026 10:31 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 10, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 11, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: 6640 - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Laurel , MD 20708
    USA
Description

This requirement is for the purchase of a Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System that is capable of completing the bead washing steps involved in the library preparation for the sequencing of long reads. This requirement will be acquired using a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the purchase, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of the robotic liquid handling system.



The following salient characteristics represent the minimum functional, performance, and compatibility requirements necessary to meet FDA operational needs. Vendors may propose equal products provided all salient characteristics are met.



SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (KEY REQUIREMENTS)



The system shall:




  • Automate DNA shearing (~10,000 bp) and bead cleanup for up to 96 samples

  • Be compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing workflows

  • Support user-defined workflows (minimum two additional workflows)

  • Provide pipetting range of 1–1000 µL with ≤5% error

  • Support:

  • 96-well plates

  • 384-well plates

  • Reagent reservoirs

  • Magnetic separation systems

  • Transfer liquids between plates and tube racks

  • Include safety stop mechanisms (e.g., door open/error stop)

  • Operate on standard 110V power

  • Fit within footprint


Include consumables for at least 96 samples




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Contracting Office Address
  • 11601 Landsdown St Floor 13
  • Rockville , MD 20852
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Jun 03, 2026 10:31 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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