Parts and accessories for Eppendorf EpMotion 5075 automated liquid handler upgrade
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specifically the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), is seeking quotes for parts and accessories to upgrade an Eppendorf EpMotion 5075 automated liquid handler. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) aims to enhance laboratory throughput, improve precision in liquid transfers, and reduce manual pipetting errors for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation functions. Quotes are due by June 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work / Requirements
This opportunity requires the provision of new, not refurbished or used, hardware and plasticware accessories fully compatible with the Eppendorf EpMotion 5075. Key requirements include:
- Plasticware: Must be sterile, pre-racked in 96-well format, PCR clean, and DNase/RNase-free.
- Biohazard Waste Bags: Autoclavable, PP material, 50 µm thick, and transparent.
- Reservoirs: 10 mL and 30 mL, compatible with the epMotion 5075 reservoir rack.
- Specific Items: Dispensing tools, various reservoirs, racks, waste bags, thermoblocks, pipette tips, and PCR plates. All proposed equipment and systems must meet or exceed the minimum specified requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price for commercial products.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is expected within 90 days of contract award.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain firm through September 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Suzanne Martella (suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov).
- Due Date: June 25, 2026, 9:00 AM Central Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable responsible quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by reviewing submitted information to ensure products meet or exceed requirements.
- Required Information: Offerors must provide sufficient technical information, descriptive material, literature, brochures, and/or publications. For "equal" products, a narrative demonstrating how they meet salient characteristics is required.
- Important Note: Electronic documents must not contain macros; submissions with macros may be deemed non-responsive. Offerors must include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
- Set-Aside: This is a full and open solicitation, meaning any sized business may submit a quote.
- Other: The Buy American Act applies. Information regarding Section 508 accessibility standards for ICT is included, requiring an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for non-compliant items.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Suzanne Martella
- Email: suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov
- Phone: 301-796-2383