6515 Automated Liquid Handling System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase an automated liquid handling system for quantiferon tuberculosis tests. The system should be compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes, have barcode identification of samples and aliquots, and be able to uncap and recap samples. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed price service order. The project includes the delivery of supplies, installation, and training. The contractor is expected to provide a quote that includes all the requirements specified in the solicitation. • The system must be able to automate pipetting of Li heparin samples 6.0mL into 4 Qiagen QTB sample tubes. • The system must be compatible with BD sample tubes and QIAGEN QTB Tubes. • The system must have barcode identification of samples and aliquots. • The system must be able to uncap and recap samples. • The system must be able to mix samples per Qiagens and VA procedures. • The system must have no drip pipetting. • The contractor must provide a quote that includes all the requirements specified in the solicitation. • The contractor must provide a list of consumables with part numbers. • The contractor must provide maintenance manuals, user manuals, and cleaning instructions. • The contractor must provide a warranty and maintenance services.