20--WA-LITTLE WHITE SALMON NFH EGG SORTER
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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 Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Cook, WA, has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of an Egg Sorter. This contract was awarded following a solicitation process that initially targeted small businesses but was later opened to all eligible bidders.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract is for an egg picking machine designed for high efficiency and accuracy in assessing egg condition and removing compromised eggs during the shocking and picking process. Key requirements included:
- Capability to identify and count dead eggs with high accuracy (<1% sorting, <0.5% counting).
- Ability to count at least 1 million eggs per hour.
- Use of a conical drum for variable-sized eggs.
- Live eggs to be removed by water, not air jets.
- Provision of training, setup assistance, and long-term support by the contractor.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) was the basis for evaluation during the solicitation phase.
- Period of Performance: For Item 00010, 'Quick Egg Sorterreme 2.5mm (4400#)', the period of performance was revised to February 17, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
- Award Date: April 17, 2026 (date of Award Notice publication).
- Awardee & Value: Not specified in the provided data.
Solicitation History
The solicitation (140FS126Q0010) was initially issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 114111 (Size Standard: $25 Million). However, Amendment 0001, posted on February 10, 2026, opened the solicitation to all businesses, removing previous restrictions and allowing broader participation. The original deadline for quotes was January 9, 2026.