Automated SPE and sample prep platform for USDA ARS lab.
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks to purchase an automated sampler, concentrator, and sample preparation/extraction platform for its U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory in Fort Pierce, Florida. The system must be capable of automated solid-phase extraction (SPE), concentration, and sample preparation for pesticide residue analysis. Key requirements include a minimum of 6 solvent ports, 6 sample positions, and compatibility with 1, 3, 6, and 12 mL SPE cartridges. The equipment must be new, not refurbished, and include installation, training, and a one-year warranty. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item under FAR Part 12, with delivery expected within 90 days after award. The NAICS code is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing).