The U.S. government awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Formulatrix, LLC for an automated crystallization system designed for sitting and hanging drop experiments, along with a plate copy option and one box of HV tips. The contract, valued at $70,887.50, was awarded on September 15, 2017, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2018. The work will be performed in Bedford, Massachusetts, where Formulatrix maintains its headquarters. This contract was not designated as a set-aside and was funded by a civilian federal agency within the Pacific West Area.
Formulatrix, a foreign-owned laboratory automation company specializing in scientific instrumentation for life sciences research, has established itself as a primary vendor for federal research agencies, particularly the National Institutes of Health. The company develops sophisticated laboratory equipment including protein crystallization imaging systems, liquid handling solutions, and specialized automation technologies that support biomedical research initiatives. This crystallization system award aligns with Formulatrix's core expertise in providing advanced instrumentation for protein research and structural biology studies conducted across multiple federal research institutes and centers.