Myra-LHS 50 Liquid Handling System

The Agriculture Research Service is seeking to procure a Myra-LHS 50 Liquid Handling System, an automated liquid handling solution designed for molecular biology workflows in laboratory settings. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service, which is requesting best and final quotes from qualified vendors. The system must meet seven critical specifications including an integrated camera with advanced algorithms for real-time monitoring, high-precision pipetting capabilities for handling 1-50 μL volumes with less than 2% deviation at 2 μL, pressure-based liquid level sensing, and automated calibration features. Additional requirements include a compact design not exceeding 35 cm x 46 cm x 31 cm dimensions while weighing less than 10 kg, comprehensive contamination control features with closed pipette tip waste container, UV LED lights, and HEPA filter, plus versatile application support for qPCR setup, NGS library preparation, normalization, and serial dilutions. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2025, with responses due by September 26, 2025, providing vendors with only three days to submit their proposals.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. No information regarding potential incumbents, current contractors, or estimated award values is provided in the solicitation materials. The contract involves the procurement of a single liquid handling system unit designed to enhance laboratory efficiency by reducing manual labor and minimizing potential errors in molecular biology tasks. Performance of the contract will take place in Edinburg, Texas, where the equipment will presumably be installed and operated. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6632 for Analysis Instruments, Medical Laboratory Use, indicating the specialized nature of the required equipment.