Post-Award Brand Name Justification - 68HERW26P0276
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 68HERW26R0031
- Agency
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 68HERW26P0276 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Environmental Protection Agency's Water, Tribal, and Science Division has awarded contract 68HERW26P0276 to procure one Beckman Coulter Automated Liquid Handler System (model B87585, Biomek i7 Hybrid with MC Span-8 configuration) on a sole-source basis under a brand name justification on August 13, 2026.
The Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 is the only instrument meeting both the EPA's technical specifications and compatibility requirements due to integration needs with existing EPA workflows and protocols. Technical specifications include a configurable work surface with up to 45 deck positions, dual integrated grippers with 360-degree rotation, integrated cameras, light curtain safety features, multichannel and 8-channel dispensing heads, and software supporting method authoring, liquid level tracking, sample data management, 3D visualization, user access controls, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. The system includes the base unit, 16 additional component line items (pipetting heads, integration kits, thermal devices, wash stations, controllers, orbital shaker assemblies, thermal cyclers), a Welcome Package with installation and training, and on-site method implementation support. Delivery is required to Cincinnati, Ohio (26 West Martin Luther King Drive) within 4 to 6 weeks on FOB destination terms. Market research included Google searches, GSA findings, direct vendor evaluations by EPA program staff scientists comparing competing liquid handling systems, and product documentation review. The Contracting Officer certified that anticipated prices will be fair and reasonable due to expected competition and commercial availability of components. This acquisition was conducted under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul authority as a full and open competition procurement subject to brand name restriction under RFO FAR 12.102(b) for actions above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold but below $9 million.
Notice text
6640 - Beckman Coulter Automated Liquid Handler System (B87585) - Biomek i7 Hybrid (MC Span-8) with a basic warranty, pipefitting, software, customer training and application support options Awarded contract 68HERW26P0276 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-08-13.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted_68HERW26P0276_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Purchase of Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid (MC + | Award Notice | |
| RFP - Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid | Solicitation |
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