Buy 1 Compact, Rapid, Auto Microbial ID System

The Vendor is required to provide buy 1 compact, rapid, auto microbial id system for include:
1. Capacity and throughput
• Minimum capacity of 30 cards and tests simultaneously, with scalability or expansion options
• Capable of supporting high-throughput laboratory workflows
2. Form factor and installation
• Compact, standalone benchtop system suitable for limited laboratory space
• Operates on standard electrical outlets (no specialized infrastructure required)
3. Workflow and automation
• Streamlined setup (e.g., three-step process)
• Fully automated card filling, sealing, incubation, and reading
• Minimal hands-on time and operator intervention
4. Safety and traceability
• Closed, barcoded card system to minimize contamination risk
• Full sample traceability through integrated barcode tracking
5. Analytical capability
• Designed for food safety and regulatory microbiology applications
• Capable of identifying, at minimum:
o Salmonella
o Listeria spp.
o Escherichia coli o157
o Campylobacter Jejuni
o Staphylococcal enterotoxin-producing organisms
6. Database and performance
• Comprehensive and regularly updated organism database
• Capability to identify ≥500 bacterial and yeast species
• High precision, reproducibility, and accuracy suitable for regulatory decision-making
7. Technology and validation
• Proven identification technology platform
• Methods and assays must be approved or equivalent
8. Software and data management
• Windows-based, user-friendly software interface
• Integrated computer module for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Secure data handling with audit trail capability
9. System components
• Integrated or dedicated computer and data analysis module
• Internal and external barcode readers
• Printer for result documentation
10. Operational efficiency
• Low energy consumption
• Minimal installation and maintenance requirements.