Pneumatic Tube Transport Device

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Background: 
The Analytical Chemistry Core (ACC) within the Division of Preclinical Innovation (DPI) at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) provides analytical chemistry services involving the isolation, purification, identification, and analysis of therapeutic modalities for targeted disease states. This is accomplished through the development and usage of the SMART Centralized Sample Purification and Processing Platform. A key aspect of this platform is the utilization of LCMS analysis throughout all stages of the workflow for reaction monitoring, identity verification, and purity analysis of the desired compounds. As a means of improving efficiency and increasing productivity, the ACC has implemented the SPT Labtech Pneumatic Sample Transport System, which sends 2D-barcoded minitubes between labs, storage systems, and analytical instrumentation. 

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of this acquisition is to acquire the SPT Labtech Lab2Lab Receiver or Equal that meet all salient characteristics.