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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 09, 2002 FBO #0250
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- DNA Sequencer/Genetic Analyzer

Notice Date

8/7/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Pacific West Area Office, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA, 94710-1105
 

ZIP Code

94710-1105
 

Solicitation Number

RFP39-95CV-02
 

Response Due

9/23/2002
 

Point of Contact

Louise Snitz, Contracting Officer, Phone 510-559-6022, Fax 510-559-6023,
 

E-Mail Address

lsnitz@pw.ars.usda.gov
 

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Albany, CA requires a DNA Sequencer/Genetic Analyzer, with the following specifications: 1. Capable of running up to 100 samples in parallel (at once). 2. Includes filters for multiple fluorescent chemistries. 3. Includes and accepts a data acquisition computer, preferably with CD-RW drive and an up-to-date Pentium processor. 4. Equipped with autoloading capability, preferably sampling from a 96 or 384 well microtiter plate. 5. Autoloading, flushing and sample processing must operate via computer control. 6. Capable of sequence reads in excess to 1,000 basepairs. 7. Capable of using multiple Sequencing and Genotyping chemistries including: BigDye, DYEnamic, (primer or ET) ROX, HEX, TAMRA, TET, FAM, etc. 8. Capable of using a wide variety of DNA cleanup methods including: ethanol precipitation, isopropanol precipitation, column purification, etc. 9. Capable of using a wide variety of templates including: plasmid, thermal-cycled, direct bacterial colony, BAC, YAC, lambda, etc. 10. Interfaces with sequencing and genotyping software. 11. Capable of exporting data in a variety of formats (.scf, .txt, .qual, .ab1). 12. Includes one year warranty on parts, labor, travel and scheduled maintenance, at a minimum. 13. Economical in terms of reagent and processing costs (preferably </= $2.00/sample).
 

Place of Performance

Address: USDA, Agricultural Research Station, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA

Zip Code: 94710

Country: U.S.
 

Record

SN00135019-W 20020809/020808084646 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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