BAC Somatic

The Nevada Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for an integrated bacteria and somatic cell count tester, specifically the BacSomatic. The tester should have full automation for minimal reagent handling and consistent test results. The procurement type is one-time, and the purchase method is open market. The bid opening date is 04/14/2026 12:00:00 PM. • The BacSomatic is the first-ever integrated bacteria and somatic cell tester that offers full automation for minimal reagent handling and consistent test results. • The tester uses flow cytometry technology and has an integrated bacteria somatic cell count. • The reagent bag system provides reagents ready-to-use bags for contact-free use. • The analysis time is 9.5 minutes for IBC and 1.5 minutes for SCC. • The analysis capacity is 15 samples/hour for SCC and IBC, 15 samples/hour for IBC only, and 40 samples/hour for SCC only.