SOURCES SOUGHT - Bioruptor Pico sonication device and maintenance contract for the USDA, ARS in Hilo, HI
ID: 12905B25SS1137749Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPALBANY, CA, 94710, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/287d52d0628743bd87a6c94d3ba3766f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the procurement of a Bioruptor Pico sonication device and a one-year maintenance contract, to be located in Hilo, Hawaii. The device must be compatible with existing BioRuptor Pico accessories and capable of shearing DNA and chromatin from up to twelve samples simultaneously, while the maintenance contract should cover repairs, parts, product updates, and system verification, including provisions for shipping and loaner units during repairs. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational efficiency in scientific research settings, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capability statements to Shelley C Steen at shelley.steen@usda.gov by the specified deadline, as this notice is part of market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shelley C Steen
    (510) 559-6350
    shelley.steen@usda.gov
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    RV1-Specificatons.docx
    The government requirements outline the acquisition of a new Bioruptor Pico Device, which must be compatible with existing accessories and a cooler located in Hilo, Hawaii. This device facilitates the shearing of DNA and chromatin samples from up to 12 specimens simultaneously with the appropriate adapters. Alongside the device, a one-year maintenance contract is mandated; this contract should cover repairs, parts, product updates, and system verification. Additionally, it must include provisions for shipping the damaged unit to the provider and supplying a loaner unit during repair. This RFP reflects the government's emphasis on maintaining operational efficiency and technological compatibility in scientific research settings.
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