Description
The USGS National Wildlife Health Center is seeking a compact benchtop nucleic acid extraction instrument utilizing magnetic bead-based technology. The instrument must be capable of processing small batch sample sizes, have preloaded or prefabricated reagent cartridges, and offer user-programmable protocol capability. The system must also feature a standalone operation with an integrated touchscreen interface and include built-in UV decontamination. The contract includes a one-year extended warranty and preventative maintenance. The successful vendor will provide a technically acceptable and lowest-priced quotation that meets all the required specifications.
• The instrument must be capable of processing small batch sample sizes to reduce reagent waste and improve workflow efficiency.
• The system must have preloaded or prefabricated reagent cartridges to minimize user error and improve consistency and quality of extractions.
• The instrument must offer user-programmable protocol capability to run custom methods in addition to any included standard protocols.
• The system must be a compact benchtop design with a reduced physical footprint, suitable for limited laboratory space.
• The instrument must be a standalone unit with an integrated control interface (e.g., touchscreen) and not require an external PC.
• The system must include built-in UV decontamination to minimize contamination risk between runs.