Automated Multichannel Pipette Calibration System
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This is not a Request for Quotes, but rather part of a market research effort to determine available sources and the feasibility of set-asides for small business contractors.
The USDA is currently seeking interested sources to provide an Automated Multichannel Pipette Calibration System to support low volume multichannel pipettes to meet DIN EN ISO 8655, ISO 17025 Accreditation, and molecular diagnostics for the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, IA.
The minimum requirements for the equipment are listed below.
Must support low uncertainty calibration of 10uL 12 Channel Multichannel Pipettes with:
Number of weigh cells: 12
Max. Permissible error: (k=1) < 0.02 mg (in the range of 0 1.2 g | 0 1,200 l)
Resolution: 0.01 mg
Tare range: 12 g
Repeatability (i.e. standard deviation): < 0.02 mg
Linearity: < ± 0.03 mg
Known brand name or equal alternative: SCP®-SpeedCal Permanent from Sartorius
All interested parties should submit ***BY EMAIL*** the brand name and specifications of the pipette calibration system(s) they can offer. Please include your company's Duns Number and point of contact information. All submittals should be sent by email to [email protected] before Wednesday, 06/11/2014 at 12 noon central time.
All responding small business firms are also requested to identify their firm's size for the anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code. For this acquisition, the NAICS code is 334516, and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees or less.
The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. No phone calls will be accepted or returned.
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Michael J. Chiodi, Contracting Specialist, Phone 6123363203, Fax 6123363550, Email [email protected]
