NM-SOW NATIVE ARC-TISSUE PROCESSOR
ID: 140FS226Q0016Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/53ffd27800894ae49f7c946f1813771a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking quotations for an Automatic Tissue Processor specifically from Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. as part of a solicitation for the NM Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (ARC). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to acquire a brand-name tissue processor that meets specific technical requirements, including automated programmable cycles and vacuum infiltration, essential for histopathological evaluation of fish tissues related to endangered species research. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov, with delivery expected by April 30, 2026, and the contract will be a firm-fixed-price order.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arnold, Dana
    (703) 468-8289
    dana_arnold@fws.gov
    Files
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    A06_-_Specifications_for_Tissue_Processor.pdf
    This government file outlines the specifications for an Automatic Tissue Processor for the NM Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center. The processor, specifically a Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. model, must have automated programmable cycles, vacuum infiltration, a compact benchtop footprint, integrated fume control, and power-failure immersion protection. It requires 10 reagent stations (9 usable) with 1.8L capacity, at least two heated paraffin baths (45-65°C), and a minimum 100-cassette throughput (200 with dual baskets). The device needs at least nine programs, each up to 99 hours 59 minutes, with delayed start, and electrical compatibility (100-240V, 50/60 Hz). The processor will be used for histopathological evaluation of fish tissues to support endangered fish research, disease diagnostics, reproductive ecology, and hatchery assessment. Delivery must be FOB Destination within 60 days of the purchase order to 7116 Hatchery Road, Dexter, NM, and includes white glove delivery, OEM packaging, manuals, warranty, and safety documentation. Installation, including all labor and parts, is the contractor's sole responsibility and must follow Leica OEM standards and industry practices. The document also provides contact information for Tracy Diver and Huseyin Kucuktas.
    A16_-_Brand_Name_Justification_-_Leica_BioSystems.pdf
    This document is a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, specifically for a Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. Automatic Tissue Processor. The justification outlines the critical need for this brand-name equipment due to its unique capabilities, such as benchtop compatibility, vacuum infiltration, programmable multi-station functionality, and integrated fume control, which are not available in other processors. These features are essential for the Southwestern ARRC's endangered fish research, enabling high-volume, in-house histology for histopathology, reproductive ecology, and disease diagnostics. The document certifies that no other equivalent brand offers these capabilities that are compatible with the facility's limited space. Both the Program/Project Officer and the Contracting Officer recommend and approve the sole source acquisition, with the price to be determined fair and reasonable at the time of award.
    Sol_140FS226Q0016.pdf
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140FS226Q0016, issued by FWS SAT 2, FWS, SAT Team 2, for the NM Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (ARC), seeks an Automatic Tissue Processor. The solicitation is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside and requires offers for a specific brand-name item (Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc.). Quotes are due by January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time and must be emailed to dana_arnold@fws.gov as a single PDF file. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical specifications, lead time, and price, with non-price factors being approximately equal to price. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price order, with delivery expected by April 30, 2026. Offerors must complete various representations and certifications, including those related to telecommunications equipment and supply chain security.
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