Attachment 1 - Centrifuge Statement of Need_Redacted.pdf

This is a Statement of Need for Supply or Service from the NMFS Santa Cruz Laboratory for the purchase of laboratory centrifuge equipment.

The Santa Cruz Laboratory requires one new Qiagen Centrifuge 4-16S (120V, 60 Hz) with a matching Plate Rotor 2 x 96 to replace existing equipment that has reached the end of its service life. The centrifuge and rotor are essential for ongoing high-throughput laboratory operations, including sample processing in support of NMFS research activities. The procurement includes two specific items: (1) one Plate Rotor 2 x 96, Qiagen Catalog #81031 or equivalent, designed to hold two 96-well plates simultaneously and compatible with the Qiagen Centrifuge 4-16S; and (2) one Centrifuge 4-16S, 120V, 60 Hz, Qiagen Catalog #81510 or equivalent, as a benchtop model with appropriate speed, capacity, and safety features for routine laboratory plate centrifugation. All equipment must be new, supplied in original manufacturer packaging with standard warranties and support. Vendors must confirm compatibility with the specified Qiagen rotor/centrifuge combination or demonstrate that proposed equivalents meet or exceed the performance and fit requirements of the named models. The delivery schedule requires fulfillment as soon as possible.