Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to acquire four BioTek EL-406 FX washer/dispensers to support ELISA-based and microplate-based laboratory workflows at the National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS). The equipment will ensure consistent, reliable, and high-throughput plate washing and reagent dispensing. The key features of the required equipment include:
• Integrated system with full plate washing and up to six-reagent dispensing capabilities
• Flexible washing for various applications
• High-throughput compatibility with 96- to 1536-well plates
• Precision dispensing with non-contact dispensing to reduce carryover
• Automation-friendly design for seamless integration with robotic systems
The purchase must include the main washer/dispenser unit, complete dispense and waste system, 1536-well upgrade kit, dispensing tip cassettes, dual autoclavable syringe module, service manifolds, and control and scheduling software.