Purchase and installation of a Gerstel Freestyle Robotic System

Statement of Work Project Purchase and installation of a Gerstel Freestyle Robotic System with SPE module for automatic immune affinity column (IAC) sample cleanup, concentration and preparation. General Information 1.0 Scope of Work The Contractor shall deliver one Gerstel Freestyle Robotic system to , 6567 Chancey Mill, Blakely, GA 39823. Delivery includes install of the instrument and training for employees. 2.0 Background National Science Laboratory-Blakely (NSL-B) is the reference USDA laboratory for aflatoxin levels in nuts and nut products. It is essential that the laboratory maintain scientific support capabilities for nuts that are covered under AMS Marketing Agreements and Orders (MA&O). Additionally, the NSL-Blakely provides AMS Commodity Procurement with scientific support and testing of USDA purchased nut and nut products that include aflatoxin level requirements. Nuts and Nut products analyzed include Pistachio, Almonds, Peanuts, Walnuts, Hazelnuts (Filberts), Pecans and Peanut Butter. National Current procedures for aflatoxin sample preparation require cleanup, concentration and preparation using IAC columns. This cleanup requires several manual steps that must be performed carefully and methodically. The Freestyle Automated IAC column robot can perform these tasks repeatably and unattended. Addition of this equipment will automate and modernize aflatoxin analysis improving service to stakeholders. Contractor Requirements 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks Install and program one new system. Provide training for staff. 4.0 Government Furnished N/A 5.0 Deliverables / Schedule Key Deliverables Item QTY Description Unit Total Amount 1 1 GER LCT 12663-12 FREESTYLE Robotic System Includes: Robotic system FREESTYLE Software 12 port port syringe port valve Nitrogen and air supply modules Upgradeable to GPC/SPE/EVAporation module Racks not included Requires computer with free USB 2.0 connection 2 1 GER LCT 12668 SPE module for Freestyle Robotic System Includes: z-axis with holder for SPE cartridges Syringe pump Valve Software 3 2 GER LCT 13946 Rack for SPE columns, 18 position 4 1 GER LCT 11915 Frame for FREESTYLE trays listed below: -60 x 1 mL vials -60 x 4 mL vials 100 mm wide, Version AC 5 1 GER LCT 11920 FREESTYLE tray for 60 x 1 mL GC vials Ver. AB Requires frame (LCT 11915) 6 1 GER LCT 12103 FREESTYLE frame for 30 x 50 mL Falcon tube tray (LCT 12103) Version AC 120 mm wide 7 1 GER LCT 13751 603.47 603.47 Sample rack for 30 x 50 mL Falcon tubes. ***Requires frame (12103)*** 8 3 GER LCT 14612 Column adapter for 3 mL SPE columns 9 3 GER LCT 14919 Cap 3mL PTFE-cap XANA; also used in Standard SPE reusable, universal brands 10 1 GER LCT 14326 Plunger removal tool for 3 mL cartridges 11 1 GER LCT 14202 AflaCLEAN M1 Select, Aflatoxin M1, 25/pk 12 1 GER GS 1600-02 Installation 13 1 GER GT 1000-ST2-CS GERSTEL On-Site Analytical Support One (1) day of support by our highly experienced Analytical Services Group at your site. This does not guarantee method development or validation. All travel expenses by personnel are included 14 Shipping Total: Work should be completed in as short a timeframe as possible to minimize disruption to the laboratory workflow. Ideally, the instrument will be operational for lab use immediately. 6.0 Travel Travel outside the local metropolitan area is not required. However, if travel is required, it shall be completed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). 7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel The contractor shall designate key personnel essential to the contract performance. Any diversion of key personnel requires prior written consent from the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. 8.0 Security Requirements The Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subjected to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site. Possession of weapons are prohibited. No photography of the SRTD premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer or Contractor Officer Representative. SRTD reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or violation of safety policy. Smoking is prohibited inside the facility, mechanical rooms, warehouse area, roofs, etc. 9.0 Data Rights Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights. 1.16 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall not divulge, or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary…