USDA, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station, 1992 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108

66 -- ROBOTIC PIPETTING SYSTEM SOL RFQ-NC-99-08 DUE 030199 POC Carol Hulstrom, 651-649-5201 MicroLab 4200/mph -- 8 Robotic Pipetting System. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 format; as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only request for quotation. Proposals are being requested and a written quotation will not be issued. This request incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect thru Federal Circular 97-10. Item 1: Microlab 4200/mph -- 8 Robotic Pipetting System which includes: 4200 base instrument; deck kit for microplates; (8) each of: PSD -2 precision syringe drive modules; valves for PSD -- 2 modules; syringes for PSD -- 2 modules. Mph head assembly and wash station; 8 probes w/FEP Teflon tubing and fittings; mph reagent kit w/25 & 100 ml tubs. ArcNet PC interface card & cable; PlateMaker TM system control software; power cord and operation manual. System probes are not disposable and have a fixed spacing 9 mm between probes. Upgrade to a minimum of 12 probes. Able to deliver submicroliter volumes and move the arm in either the x,y, or z axis to wick the droplets off the probes. Must be user friendly with Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system. Must hold at least 30 plates on the instrument at one time. Ability to orientate the probe head so it is parallel with the x or y axis. Ability to replace the deck easily so other applications can be placed on the unit for future expansion. Have a positional accuracy of 0.1mm for working in high density plate formats such as 384 plate. Optional Robotic Components: One Peristaltic Pump Module (p/n -- 3744 -- 01 to include tubing & fittings installed on system). Optional Control system: One for operations of Microlab Robotic Pipetting System (p/n -- 77161). On-site installation and one day of training. Warranty: one year, including parts, technician labor and travel expense, from date of system installation. Must be manufactured in United States. Delivery Terms: 60 days ARO/FOB Destination, USDA-Forest Service, North Central Research Station, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources; Purdue University; 1159 Forestry Building; West Lafayette, IN 47907-1159. Closing time for receipt of offers is March 1, 1999 COB and may be forwarded via fax (651) 649-5285. The following FAR Commercial Item Provisions and Clauses apply this to request and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions and FAR 52.212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. This request if reserved for small businesses. USDA -- Forest Service intends to contract the Microlab 4200/mph -- 8 Robotic Pipetting System to Hamilton Company for an estimated cost under $50,000. Posted 02/09/99 (W-SN296576). (0040)

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