Opentron Liquid Handling Robot
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a Department of Energy contractor, is seeking quotations for an Opentrons Flex Liquid Handling Robot system, including associated accessories, consumables, on-site installation, and protocol development services. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price, with award based on the lowest total price meeting all technical requirements. Quotations are due by April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the supply of a comprehensive Opentrons Flex Robot system. Key components and services include:
- Opentrons Flex Robot (CAT# 999-00191)
- On-Site Support: Installation (1 day) and Protocol Development
- Consumables: Various Opentrons Flex Tips (1000 µL, 200 µL, 50 µL)
- Accessories: Flex Deck Expansion Set, Gripper, 1-Channel and 96-Channel Pipettes, Temperature Module GEN2, Aluminum Blocks (for PCR, Deep Well, Flat Bottom), Heater-Shaker GEN1, Adapters, and Magnetic Block. The system requires software compatible with AI-driven automation.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY.
- Pricing & Shipping:
- Quotes must be all-inclusive of freight, tariffs, packing, and handling for delivery to BNL, with no separate line items for these costs.
- For items over 150lbs and foreign products where all-inclusive pricing is not available, BNL must be the Importer of Record, Incoterms DAP, using BNL's designated freight forwarder.
- Pricing must remain valid for 60 days.
- Submission Requirements:
- Origin of Manufacture and Unique Employee Identifier (UEI).
- Published Price list or web screenshot for price justification.
- Proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration (required for award).
- Insurance certificate upon award, naming Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) and the US Government as additional insureds, as per Article 6 of the BSA Supplemental Terms for Work On Site.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price that meets all technical requirements. Quotations received after the closing date may only be considered if it is in BSA’s best interest.
Important Documents
Bidders must review the attached documents, including the Opentrons Flex Robot Specification, BSA Commercial Product Terms and Conditions, BSA Supplemental Terms for Work On Site, and the Draft Purchase Order, to understand the full scope, technical specifications, and contractual obligations.