NM-SOW NATIVE ARC-TISSUE PROCESSOR
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the FWS, SAT TEAM 2 office under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. Automatic Tissue Processor for the NM Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center (ARC). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a firm-fixed-price contract type. The processor is essential for endangered fish research, histopathological evaluation, disease diagnostics, reproductive ecology, and hatchery assessment. Quotes are due by January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. Automatic Tissue Processor that meets specific technical specifications. Key features include:
- Automated 12-station processor with programmable cycles.
- Vacuum infiltration capability up to 500 hPa differential.
- Benchtop footprint with integrated fume-control system and carbon filtration.
- Power-failure immersion protection.
- 10 reagent stations (1.8 L each) and at least 2 heated paraffin baths (45–65°C).
- Minimum 100 cassette capacity (200 with dual baskets).
- Programmability for at least 9 programs, with delayed start.
- Delivery includes white glove service, OEM packaging, manuals, installation, and warranty.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies), Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Period of Performance: January 21, 2026, to April 30, 2026
- Delivery Date: April 30, 2026 (within 60 days after PO)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center, 7116 Hatchery Road, Dexter, NM 88230
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: January 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Submission Method: Email to dana_arnold@fws.gov as a single PDF file.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on the ability to meet technical specifications, lead time after receipt of order, and price. Non-price factors, when combined, will be approximately equal to price.
- Installation: Prices must include installation by the contractor according to Leica OEM standards.
Additional Notes
This is a brand name request for Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc. processors, with other brands considered "equal" not being accepted, as justified by a Single Source Justification (SSJ) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The justification highlights the unique capabilities of the Leica system for high-volume, standardized histology in endangered fish research. Offerors must complete and submit the SF 1449 form, company information, and any solicitation amendments. Technical points of contact for questions are Tracy Diver (tracy_diver@fws.gov, 505-850-4147) and Huseyin Kucuktas, Ph.D. (huseyin_kucuktas@fws.gov, 575-420-5711).