High-Precision Automated Liquid Handling + Pipetting Machine

The Defense Health Agency, through the United States Army Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), has issued a Request for Information seeking vendors capable of supplying a high-precision automated liquid handling and pipetting machine for single cell RNA research applications. The system must feature a 6-head configuration capable of handling volumes from 0.5 mL to 100 mL with precision of 5% or less, accommodating various liquid types and plate formats while maintaining a compact footprint of approximately 660 mm x 560 mm x 790 mm and weighing around 120 kg. Required components include a gripper module, microplate shaker, heater/cooler module, and magnet plate functionality. Vendors must submit a 10-page capabilities statement addressing the Minimum Essential Characteristics (MECs) outlined in the RFI, including technical specifications, organizational details, and contact information. Questions regarding the RFI are accepted until October 3, 2025, with responses due by 1300 Eastern Time on October 13, 2025.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the documentation, as this RFI serves solely as market research to identify capable vendors in the industry. The research will be conducted jointly by USAMRAA and the Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) for advanced genomic research purposes. The system specifications indicate a requirement for a single, sophisticated laboratory instrument weighing approximately 120 kg, though no delivery timeline or contract performance period has been established. The RFI explicitly states that it is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee the issuance of a future solicitation.