Automated Liquid Handling Platform

The FDA is seeking to procure a brand‑new, benchtop automated liquid handling platform that fits within a biosafety cabinet and meets very specific performance criteria (96‑/384‑well format, 0.1‑200 µL dispensing, interchangeable decks, programmable protocols, and optional heating/shaking modules). After market research, the agency determined that only the Agilent Technologies Bravo Automated Liquid Handling Platform satisfies all requirements, making this a sole‑source acquisition. The purchase will include the instrument, controller, dedicated computer, and software, but optional accessories (shaking, heating, cooling, filtration) are not required at delivery. The equipment must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety standards. • Benchtop size must fit within a 46 in W × 24 in D × 30 in H biosafety cabinet (supports 120 lb). • Interchangeable 96‑channel or 384‑channel pipetting heads with independent tip pickup. • Minimum 15‑position deck capacity; capable of serial dilutions across or down plates. • Dispensing range 0.1‑200 µL with ≤ 5 % deviation in accuracy/precision. • Compatibility with standard 96‑ and 384‑well microplates; ambient operating conditions 5‑40 °C, 10‑90 % RH. • Includes controller, software for custom protocols, and a dedicated computer. • Must be newly manufactured (no refurbished or used units). • Must meet all relevant safety standards.