Protective EMA for the Echo 550 Acoustic Liquid Handler

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intends to award a sole source contract to Beckman Coulter, Inc. Life Sciences for a Protective Equipment Maintenance Agreement (EMA) for the Echo 550 Acoustic Liquid Handler. The EMA will include one annual preventative maintenance visit, unlimited phone, email, and remote support sessions, all parts, site labor, zone charges, and per diem charges. The agreement will also include software bug fixes and a 90-day warranty for all parts and services. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The EPA's need for a reliable and properly maintained Echo 550 Acoustic Liquid Handler for high-throughput assay automation. • The requirement for a comprehensive EMA that includes preventative maintenance, support sessions, and warranty coverage. • The sole source award to Beckman Coulter, Inc. Life Sciences, which may limit competition for this opportunity.