999-00194-Opentrons Flex Gripper GEN1 and 21 more items

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University awarded a contract to Opentrons Labworks Inc. on August 4, 2026, with a cumulative value of $45,307.50. The contract encompasses the delivery of laboratory automation equipment and consumables to support molecular biology and sample processing workflows. The primary equipment components include an Opentrons Flex robotic platform with integrated modules, such as a Thermocycler GEN2, Heater-Shaker GEN1, Temperature Module GEN2, Gripper GEN1, and an 8-Channel Pipette. These items represent the core automation infrastructure for the laboratory.

In addition to the primary automation equipment, the contract includes various accessories and consumables necessary for operational functionality. These supplementary items encompass adapters for different plate formats (polymerase chain reaction plates, flat bottom plates, deep well plates, and universal flat plates), aluminum blocks for sample processing, deck expansion and riser components, magnetic blocks, auto-sealing lids, and consumable supplies including microcentrifuge tubes, reservoirs, and PCR plate consumables. All materials are to be delivered to Sharon Carbaugh at Virginia Tech (contact: 540-231-4814). The contract includes shipping and handling charges totaling $2,952.75.