Phenotypic Identification System

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is seeking a phenotypic microbial identification system to support research and diagnostic activities. The instrument must handle microtiter plates, identify at least 1,000 bacterial species (aerobic, anaerobic, gram‑negative, gram‑positive), and support environmental, marine, veterinary, and clinical isolates. It must operate across a temperature range of 22 °C‑45 °C, read plates at multiple time points, process a minimum of eight plates simultaneously, analyze two wavelengths, and monitor host cellular respiration alongside microbial growth. The system must include data‑analysis software with export capability, and preferably also characterize yeast, fungi, and mammalian cells, and provide community‑level microbial data analysis. • Required: microtiter‑plate format, ≥1,000 species identification, anaerobic capability, temperature range 22‑45 °C, multi‑time‑point readings, ≥8 plates at once, dual‑wavelength analysis, integrated data software. • Preferred: yeast/fungi/mammalian cell identification, community‑level analysis, data export functions. • Intended use: research, teaching, and potentially clinical microbiology at a federal health‑science university.