6515--Laboratory Equipment Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes. 36C26026Q0380
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 25, 2026Robotic workstations are being sought to automate pipetting of Li heparin samples (6.0 mL) into four Qiagen QTB tubes, with full compatibility to BD sample tubes and Qiagen QTB tubes. The unit must support barcode identification of samples and aliquots, uncapping/recapping, and mixing per Qiagen and VA procedures, with no drip pipetting. Respondents should offer one complete system plus a consumables list with part numbers, and provide maintenance manuals, user manuals, and cleaning instructions. The package may include optional trade-in items, a discount table for volume purchases, expendable supplies (pipette tips), and maintenance or full-service contracts, including six months of preventive maintenance and a 12-month warranty, plus six days of on-site training. Delivery is required within 90 days of award, and shipping costs not included in line items should be noted.
There are two related notices: a market-sensing Sources Sought to gauge vendor interest and a formal Solicitation that now specifies the required one-unit instrument, itemized line items, and delivery terms. The solicitation emphasizes evaluation based on salient characteristics and aligns pricing with added services (manuals, cleaning instructions, training) and optional items (trade-ins, volume discounts). The award records show two entries with $0 amounts, indicating no procurement award has been funded or executed yet.
General Equipment: Description & Salient Characteristics General description of the equipment being requested. Included any salient characteristics and evaluation criteria that will be used to select the best quote from the vendor Flexible and fast compact robotic workstations to efficiently automate pipetting of Li heparin samples 6.0mL into 4 Qiagen QTB sample tubes. Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes. Barcode identification of samples and aliquots. Ability to uncap and recap samples. Ability to mix samples per Qiagens and VA procedures. No drip pipetting.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 24, 2026Salient Caracteristics General Equipment Name: Description & Salient Characteristics General description of the equipment being requested. Included any salient characteristics and evaluation criteria that will be used to select the best quote from the vendor Flexible and fast compact robotic workstations to efficiently automate pipetting of Li heparin samples 6.0mL into 4 Qiagen QTB sample tubes. Compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes. Barcode identification of samples and aliquots. Ability to uncap and recap samples. Ability to mix samples per Qiagens and VA procedures. No drip pipetting. Required Individual Line Items & Quantity of Items (1 each) Enter line item description for each item requiring a breakdown in pricing See EER Quote attached. (1 each) Provide consumable list with part #s. (2 each) Maintenance Manuals (CD, PDF or Word) (2 each) User Manuals (1 each) Cleaning Instructions for all equipment, supplies and accessories Optional Line Items Trade-In Items (include make, model and serial # of all items to be used as a trade-in) - *No Product Specifications (CD, PDF or Word) Discount for Volume Purchase Table for instrument. *included in Quote Expendable Supplies *Pipette Tips Maintenance and Full Service Repair Contracts - *6 month preventive maintenance. Warranty Information - *12 month warranty In Service Training *6 Days onsite training. BioMed Training *No Installation and/or De-Installation Services *White glove installation Delivery Requirements: All products should be ordered to arrive 90 days after award date. Please include any shipping costs that are not included in the cost of the line items.
From Solicitation posted on Feb 24, 2026Notice history
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