Automated Standard Preparation Workstation

The FDA is seeking a contractor to provide an automated standard preparation workstation, including delivery, installation, and training. The system should be able to prepare up to 24 samples per sequence, with automated preparation of calibration standards and working solutions. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the system is tailored to the laboratory's existing analytical workflows and providing comprehensive user training and documentation. The system should also meet specific technical requirements, including accuracy, precision, and carryover prevention. • The system should be a standalone automated workstation. • The system should be able to prepare up to 24 samples per sequence. • The system should have automated preparation of calibration standards and working solutions. • The system should have a sample throughput of approximately 17 minutes or less for preparation of three working solutions. • The system should support 4 mL flat or round bottom autosampler vials with magnetic caps. • The system should support 2 mL autosampler vials with screw caps. • The system should have compatibility with 10 mL vial formats via optional inserts. • The system should have the ability to handle multiple vial tray configurations. • The system should have high-precision liquid transfer in microliter volumes. • The system should support multi-step dilutions and multi-component mixing. • The system should include 10 µL, 100 µL, and 1000 µL syringes. • The system should minimize carryover with integrated wash station or provide for automated tip exchange. • The system should have tray holders with a minimum of 1 tray for at least 25 × 2 mL vials or equivalent. • The system should have solvent reservoir stations with a minimum of 5 × 10 mL reservoir station or equivalent. • The system should have an automated wash/rinse station or support automated tip exchange. • The system should have software that provides full instrument control. • The system should have the capability to create, edit, and execute automated preparation methods. • The system should have implementation of prep sequence/batch templates. • The system should have support for method audit, traceability, and sequence documentation.