TSC eppendorf epmotion 5073L

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to procure an Eppendorf epMotion 5073l automated liquid handling system for its Ecological Research Laboratory, specifically for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. This specialized scientific equipment is designed to automate qPCR experimental setup, increase analysis throughput, and reduce human error and cross-contamination. The solicitation (140R8125Q0130) requires a system with specific technical capabilities including free-jet pipetting, optical liquid level detection, multiple dispensing tools, tube racks, CleanCap UV decontamination, and associated software. The procurement will be awarded on a price-only evaluation basis, with quotes due by 9:00 AM EST on May 5, 2025. Vendors must meet the NAICS code 334516 small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

The contract is set aside for total small business participation and will be delivered FOB Destination to the Denver Federal Center within 90 days of award. The procurement is for a single Eppendorf epMotion 5073l system, with a justification document explicitly stating that no alternative products exist that satisfy all required technical specifications. The system will include dispensing tools, tube racks, a CleanCap, onsite training, and method optimization. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the documentation suggests a comprehensive procurement that includes the system, accessories, delivery, installation, and training. The place of performance is the Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Service Center, located at the Denver Federal Center, with the primary objective of supporting advanced genetic analysis services.