Attachment 1 Specifications Document 1232SA25Q0090.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of AGRICULTURE

AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICE

ARS-PA-SRU Fargo, ND, 58102

SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Procurement Request for a Supply Purchase

Requirement Name: Portable Molecular Diagnostic Device: (Brand Name Genie III or Equal)

Suggested Method of Procurement: Open Market

POC: Vanithan Ramachandran

Prior Contract: N/A

Required Delivery Date: 60 days after receipt of order

Specification Document General Information:

Background and Purpose: the Sugar-beets Research Unit requires an outdoor molecular diagnostic device, with weather-proofing and portability as the primary design objectives. A hand-held device that has a single heating block, taking an 8-microtube strip. The instrument has a rechargeable Lithium-Polymer battery that can support operation for a complete day. The instrument has capability of two-colour fluorescence excitation and detection system.

1. Definitions:

- USDA: Unites States Department of Agriculture

- ARS: Agricultural Research Service

- SRU: Sugar-beets Research Unit

Specification Requirements:

2. Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Requires a (name Brand or Equal) Genie III portable molecular diagnostic device with 8-well instrument enabled with loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for DNA detection. Must have a designed that is suitable for use in the field and in laboratory environments. Must be capable of results in 30 minutes or less without thermal cycling.

Requires dual fluorescence channels that support multiplexing and real-time monitoring of LAMP reactions. Require a touchscreen interface and durable construction to weather outdoor conditions.

Deliverable / Schedule:

(1) Genie III Instrument (Brand Name or Equal)

(1) Genie Tubes Large Pack Size (Brand Name or Equal)

(1) Cooling Block (Block A & B) (Brand Name or Equal)

• Must have no less that 8-well block for LAMP reactions

• Must use isothermal amplification with no thermal cycling required

• Must have dual fluorescence channels capable of multiplex detection

• Must have portable and battery-compatible

• Must have touchscreen interface

• Must have USB-enabled data export

• Size: must be no greater than 250 mm (L) x 165 mm (W) x 85 mm (H)

ARS-PA-SRU Fargo, ND, 58102

Applications:

• Capable of pathogen detection in clinical or veterinary diagnostics

• Capable of agricultural and plant pathogen testing

• Capable of environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis

• Capable of food safety screening

Key Deliverables

4.Government Furnished: N/A

5.Travel: N/A

6.Contractor’s Key Personnel: N/A

7.Security Requirements: N/A

8.Data Rights: N/A

9.Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards: N/A

10.Performance Requirement Measures: N/A

11. Market Research Quotes (if any): Quote and Information Included

12. Suggested Source: Open Market

13. Delivery/Ship to Address:

USDA ARS PA SRU

ATTN: Jonathan Neubauer

1616 Albrecht Blvd N.

Fargo, ND 58102

Size: 250 (L) x 165 (W) x 85 (H) mm

(Pro-Lab Diagnostics)

Quantity: 1

Unit Type: Instrument

Minimum Requirements: 2 colour fluorescence, battery life of one day, weather proof

ARS-PA-SRU Fargo, ND, 58102

2.0 Place of Delivery

1616 Albrecht Blvd, Fargo, ND 58102

3.0 Delivery Schedule

Item QTY Unit Place of Delivery

Delivery Date

Genie III 1 each Fargo, ND 58102 5/14/2025

4.0 Delivery Point of Contact

Jonathan Neubauer, 701-371-3457

5.0 Additional Requirements