Laboratory Automation Equipment Supply – VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot

The contract involves the supply of a fully automated liquid handling robotic system, specifically the VIAFLO ASSIST PLUS Pipetting Robot, intended for high-throughput pipetting applications in life sciences research at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research facility in Tbilisi. This subcontract is part of a broader effort to enhance laboratory efficiency and precision in infectious disease research, with the equipment designed to support reproducible, scalable, and contamination-free sample processing. The system will enable researchers to handle complex assays with minimal manual intervention, improving data quality and operational throughput in a high-demand research environment. The solicitation is managed by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi under the Department of State, with performance required at the WRAIR location in Tbilisi, Georgia, identified by the zip code 0131. The North American Industry Classification System code 333318 applies, indicating the procurement relates to other commercial and service industry machinery manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, and responses must be submitted no later than 1:00 PM on July 14, 2026. The contract type is designated as a subcontract, and while no specific set-aside classification is provided, the procurement is open to eligible vendors capable of delivering and supporting the fully automated liquid handling system to meet the technical and operational demands of the research facility.