When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 16, 2026.

It was issued by Eastern Kentucky University. The work is located in Kentucky, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Manufacturer or authorized distributor of multiplex PCR platforms. Experience supporting research and public health laboratories. Proven track record with platforms cited in scientific literature. Capability to provide automated and high-throughput PCR solutions.

Fully Integrated Multiplex PCR Platform (Due June 23, 2026)

Overview

Medical Equipment & Lab Supplies

Kentucky, United StatesPosted: June 11th, 2026Deadline: June 23rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a multiplex PCR platform for rapid, high-throughput infectious disease and antimicrobial resistance gene detection in research and public health laboratories.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered in the EKU eProcurement system
Must provide a fully integrated multiplex PCR platform
Must be able to run at least four samples simultaneously
Must have kits capable of testing for 40 or more targets including bacterial, yeast, and antibiotic resistance genes
Must be able to provide results from blood culture within 1 hour
Must provide annual maintenance service agreement pricing
Must provide full details and specifications for any alternative or equivalent products
Must provide reference information from three previous instances of similar projects
Must agree to keep bid pricing valid for at least one year after bid due date

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by June 16th, 2026.

Bid closing date is June 23rd, 2026.

Earliest possible purchase date is April 15th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 16th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Eastern Kentucky University

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DESCRIPTION

The client seeks vendors to supply a fully integrated multiplex PCR platform suitable for research and use as a point-of-use system, with additional functionality in public health laboratories for rapid syndromic testing of infectious diseases. The preferred platform should be capable of running at least four samples simultaneously and must utilize one or more kits that can test for 40 or more targets per run—including at least 20 bacterial species, five yeast species, and 10 antibiotic resistance genes from blood cultures within one hour.

Platforms must have kits that are documented in the scientific literature and feature automation of multiple PCR-related processes, streamlining workflow for researchers and medical laboratory scientists by reducing sample processing time. The system should provide scientifically defensible molecular identification and determination of several health-relevant antimicrobial resistance genes, supporting high-quality, rapid diagnostics in a research or public health setting.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Eastern Kentucky University. The work is located in Kentucky, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Manufacturer or authorized distributor of multiplex PCR platforms
Experience supporting research and public health laboratories
Proven track record with platforms cited in scientific literature
Capability to provide automated and high-throughput PCR solutions

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