Reviewed

Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (7529) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 02/14/2024

Procurement Summary

SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly/Articulated Robot Arm): 1 Each P/N 9001-002 Mecademic MCS500-R1 System 1 Each P/N 9406-004 Vacuum and I/O module attachment for MCS500

Waiver Rationale Summary

The Research Services Core has identified a need for a fast, precise, and reliable Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) for lab automation. A high precision SCARA robot can perform tasks with extremely accurate positioning, reducing errors and improving reliability of experiments. It can also increase the throughput of a process. This is particularly valuable when dealing with repetitive tasks. The Mecademic SCARA can be also be integrated with existing laboratory equipment and workflows due to its easy programmability. Some of the applications for the Mecademic SCARA include Picking and placing of vials/racks, Solid and liquid dispensing, Sample preparation, High-Throughput screening, and Instrument integration.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Date Submitted

02/02/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

75N95024Q00088

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH