Automated Liquid Handling Robot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine is seeking to acquire a single automated robotic liquid handling system designed to streamline DNA shearing and AMPure bead cleanup processes for long-read sequencing library preparation. The system must be capable of processing up to 96 samples simultaneously in a 96-well plate format and must fully integrate with the existing Pacific Biosciences Sequel IIe sequencing platform and validated laboratory workflows. Only new, unused equipment is acceptable—refurbished or remanufactured units are prohibited. Proposals may be submitted for the named system or an equal product, provided the equal offering meets all mandatory performance, interoperability, and workflow specifications without compromise. The procurement requires delivery to the FDA CVM facility in Laurel, Maryland, within 60 days of award, and includes installation, operational verification, and training for at least two laboratory personnel. The bid must also supply enough consumables to process a minimum of 200 samples and ensure a minimum 12-month manufacturer warranty covers all components and functionality. The solicitation, numbered 75F40126Q00158, was posted on July 15, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 334516 and is not subject to any set-aside preferences. The contracting activity is managed by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, with the official point of contact being Reagan Davis, reachable by phone or email for inquiries. The office is based in Rockville, Maryland, but the delivery and implementation site is specifically the Laurel, Maryland laboratory. The procurement aims to enhance laboratory efficiency and maintain consistency with current sequencing infrastructure, ensuring that new equipment integrates seamlessly into existing operations without disruption to ongoing research activities.