AUTOMATED LIQUID HANDLING ROBOT

AI Summary

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for an Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System to automate DNA shearing and bead cleanup for sequencing workflows. The system must meet specific functional and performance requirements, including compatibility with PacBio Sequel IIe workflows and support for various plate formats. This opportunity is a Source Sought notice.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: SSN_CVM_2026_133678
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: June 3, 2026
Response Deadline: June 10, 2026
NAICS Code: 334516 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6640
Issuing Office: FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Sub-Agency: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Primary Contact: Reagan Davis
City: ROCKVILLE
State: MD
ZIP Code: 20857
AI Product/Service: product

Description

This requirement is for the purchase of a Automated Robotic Liquid Handling System that is capable of completing the bead washing steps involved in the library preparation for the sequencing of long reads. This requirement will be acquired using a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the purchase, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of the robotic liquid handling system.

The following salient characteristics represent the minimum functional, performance, and compatibility requirements necessary to meet FDA operational needs. Vendors may propose equal products provided all salient characteristics are met.

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (KEY REQUIREMENTS)

The system shall:

Automate DNA shearing (~10,000 bp) and bead cleanup for up to 96 samples
Be compatible with PacBio Sequel IIe sequencing workflows
Support user-defined workflows (minimum two additional workflows)
Provide pipetting range of 1–1000 µL with ≤5% error
Support:
96-well plates
384-well plates
Reagent reservoirs
Magnetic separation systems
Transfer liquids between plates and tube racks
Include safety stop mechanisms (e.g., door open/error stop)
Operate on standard 110V power
Fit within footprint < 30” W x 25” D

Include consumables for at least 96 samples

Key dates

June 3, 2026Posted Date
June 10, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

automated liquid handling robotic systems laboratory equipment dna sequencing biotechnology

Frequently asked questions

AUTOMATED LIQUID HANDLING ROBOT is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.