Specifications.docx
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- Microarray Scanner Federal contract opportunity
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This document is a Specifications sheet for a Microarray Scanner required by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The USDA ARS is seeking to purchase a Microarray Scanner to support in-house high-throughput genotyping of Affymetrix/Axiom 'SNP Chip' microarrays for North American Atlantic salmon research and genetic improvement. The scanner must meet specific requirements, including supporting Axiom microarrays in 24, 96, and 384-well plate layouts, having an integrated hybridization oven and air compressor, and being capable of genotyping 6,000 samples in approximately 8 work weeks. Delivery and installation must be provided at the USDA ARS facility in Orono, Maine within 60 days of award. The purchase also includes installation, training, product documentation, and a 1-year warranty.
The related federal contract opportunity is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering technical capability to meet the stated specifications and past performance. Quotes are due by 7/24/2024 at 2:00 PM PT.
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Specification Microarray Scanner I. Background The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires a Microarray Scanner to advance research regarding North American Atlantic salmon aquaculture and genetic improvement. The purchase of this instrument will allow for in-house high throughput genotyping of Affymetrix/Axiom ‘SNP Chip’ microarrays. The USDA has recently dedicated significant resources to developing such a microarray for North American Atlantic salmon (Gao et al. 2023). As genotyping is currently a contracted service, performing this service in-house will allow for greater control over sample quality and data pipelines, more efficient use of support staff, and cost savings of up to 300% compared to current service costs. In addition, this instrument will provide a valuable service to collaborative groups within USDA-ARS and to the University of Maine, Orono, who do not have access to an instrument of similar quality. This Microarray Scanner must meet all minimum specifications provided below.
II. System Requirements for Microarray Scanner Instrumentation
· All specifications are based on the requirements for accurate genotyping using the USDA North American Salmon 50k Axiom Array:
· Supports genotyping of Axiom microarrays
· Supports 24, 96, and 384-well array plate layouts.
· Integrated hybridization oven
· Included air compressor.
· Capable of genotyping 6,000 samples of extracted DNA in ~8 work weeks.
· Shipping, installation, and training must be included.
III. Delivery and System Installation:
USDA, ARS, NEA
New England Plant, Water and Soil Laboratory 8 Greenhouse Rd University of Maine Orono, ME 04469
Delivery within sixty (60) days after award. Delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excl. Federal holidays. The Contractor shall provide the addressee advance notification of delivery. Such notice shall be provided in writing, not less than two (2) weeks prior to delivery. The Contractor shall provide at least 24 hours advance notice to the requestor prior to actual delivery. Collect calls will not be accepted.
IV. Training and Documentation
· Installation and new user training: Must be included in the quote.
· Product Documentation and/or manuals required.
· Warranty: 1-year service agreement included with purchase.
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