The USDA, ARS, Western Regional Research Center, Albany, California has a requirement for one protein purification system with supporting software and column holders. Consists of a combined system and sample pump, air sensor, UV monitor, conductivity monitor and fraction collector controlled by software. Must have a dedicated chromatography system for multistep purification of proteins and antibodies. This system must offer a high degree of throughput flexibility. Sample pump running at 0.5 – 65ml/min; UV (280 – 254 nm) and conductivity monitors; faction collector for 96 or 24 deep-well microplates; software that allows for sample entry information and bar-code reader capability; optimized protocols for up to four steps with protein yields 1 – 50mg at >95% purifity; automatic tag removal or neutralization steps eliminating manual tasks; and automatic cleaning-in-place (CIP) between samples. This system must have a compact design where may be placed on the lab bench or in a cold room. This solicitation incorporates the following commercial FAR clauses by reference 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Funds are not currently available for this acquisition and award will be made subject to the availability of funds. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit proposals (include any shipping/freight costs) with descriptive literature (refer to FAR 52.214-21) to Clarice Dixson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710 or by e-mail to [email protected] no later than 4:00PM PDST September 7, 2009.

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