Automated Crystallization System

Added: Sep 08, 2017 7:02 pm The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for an automated crystallization system. The crystallization system includes one plate copy option and high-volume (HV) tips; system software, protein sample trays, protein source assembly and waste tip hopper. The automated crystallization system must be capable of setting up crystallizations at a fully humidity-controlled enclosure to minimize sample evaporation; must dispense drops down to 50 nL with less than 5% errors; system must ensure successful contact dispense of nano volume drops even when the plates are warped; must automatically transfer screening solutions from a deep well block to crystallization plate reservoirs; system must ensure screen solutions in all wells are being transferred with built-in liquid level sensors. The crystallization system must not exceed 26-in W x 23-in D x 17-in H including space for plugs and clearance for ventilation. The automated crystallization system must allow upgrade capability with a crystallization plate imager that will be controlled with a unified software to integrate the complete crystallization process including liquid handling, imaging, scoring, and optimization.

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This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. The following applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 52.232-36 (FAR clauses may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals including descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214.21) to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to Clarice.Dixson@ars.usda.gov no later than 11:00AM PDST September 13, 2017.