6640--678 - FORMULATRIX LIQUID HANDLER

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Formulatrix liquid handler under solicitation number 36C26226Q0899. This combined synopsis/solicitation is classified under NAICS 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC 6640 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. The procurement includes three total attachments, consisting of the original solicitation and two subsequent amendments. Performance is located in Tucson, Arizona, and Jasmine Pressley-Barnard is the designated point of contact.

The required liquid handler must feature at least five independent pipetting channels with a volume capability ranging from 0.5 µL to 20 µL and non-contact dispensing down to 0.2 µL. Technical specifications require a precision CV of less than 5% at 0.5 µL, liquid level and well bottom sensing, and integrated camera verification. The system must be compatible with liquids of varying viscosity and volatility, offer independent reach for plates, wells, and tubes, and include an external API for system integration. Additional requirements include user-friendly software, real-time run monitoring with safety interlocks, and features to reduce consumable waste.

Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by June 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM PT. All equipment provided must meet the established salient characteristics, including the capability to adjust to future workloads and the integration of intuitive programming.