Supply of Automated Liquid Handling Systems (BioTek EL-406 FX)

The contract entails the supply and delivery of four fully configured BioTek EL-406 FX washer/dispenser systems, each equipped with a 1536-well upgrade kit to support high-throughput screening operations at NCATS. The systems will include essential components such as dispensing tip cassettes, syringe modules, service manifolds, and LHC3 control software, ensuring seamless integration and precise liquid handling capabilities for advanced assay workflows. These instruments are critical for automating and scaling laboratory processes within a high-volume research environment. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with a posted date of June 23, 2026, and a response deadline of July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The North American Industry Classification System code 333318 identifies the scope as laboratory equipment manufacturing. The place of performance and agency location details are unspecified, and no set-aside type is indicated. Bidders must meet technical and delivery requirements to ensure full functionality of the systems upon installation, with the primary goal of enhancing NCATS’s capacity for reproducible, large-scale biological screening.