Auto Liquid Handler

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks one automated liquid handling system, Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid or equal, with proposals due September 11, 2026. This is a WOSB set-aside under the Government-wide Acquisition Schedule (G/S) contract vehicle.

Place of performance is the Fish and Wildlife Service Abernathy Field Training Center, 1440 Abernathy Creek Road, Longview, Washington 98632. The NAICS code is 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard. Delivery is required by September 30, 2026, with a period of performance from September 21, 2026 to September 20, 2027.

Vendors offering an equal machine must demonstrate line-by-line that the offered system matches the specifications in capability and includes all attachments and accessories detailed in the specifications sheet. The complete system must include the MC96 pipetting head with 5–1,200 microliter capacity, Biomek Method Launcher software, integration kits for thermal cyclers and orbital shakers, magnetic bead plates, wash station, grippers with 360-degree rotation, integrated cameras for remote monitoring, and comprehensive Year 1 service. The system must support NGS and genomics workflows including PCR, normalization, extractions, and purifications, operate under Windows 10 with graphical user interface, support method authoring without programming, include 3D simulation mode, enable LIMS integration, and comply with 21 CFR Part 11 for electronic signatures.

The quote must include on-site installation, initial calibration and setup, development of two machine programs, beginner-level operator training, Tier 3 method implementation support, and a Welcome Package with priority onsite response, software updates, annual basic training, and 50 percent accidental damage coverage. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer without discussions, with technical capability and past performance rated significantly more important than price. Questions are due at least three days prior to closing.