F--WA-LITTLE WHITE SALMON NFH EGG SORTER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for an Egg Picking Machine for the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Cook, WA. This solicitation, originally a Total Small Business Set-Aside, has been opened to all businesses via Amendment 0001. The machine is required to be highly efficient and accurate for assessing and sorting eggs. Quotes are due by February 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an egg picking machine capable of assessing egg condition, removing compromised eggs, and counting at least 1 million eggs per hour. Key specifications include an accuracy rate of less than 1% for sorting and less than 0.5% for counting, use of a conical drum for variable-sized eggs, and removal of live eggs by water, not air jets. The vendor must also provide training, setup assistance, and long-term support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Set-Aside: Open to all businesses (per Amendment 0001)
- Anticipated Delivery: Prior to June 15, 2026
- Period of Performance (Item 00010): February 17, 2026, to June 15, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 15, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 10, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead, including UEI number and point of contact information. Offerors should provide their GSA contract number if applicable and a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kathryn Coltran at kathryn_coltran@fws.gov.