WA-SPRING CRK NFH EGG PICKER/COUNTER

SOL #: 140FS126Q0005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Fish And Wildlife Service

FWS, SAT TEAM 1

Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Finfish Fishing (114111)

PSC

Commercial Fishing Equipment (2060)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/25460343a90c411f88f7a4ac12cded28/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 11, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 7, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 sorting machine for the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, WA. This is a firm-fixed-price contract to procure a highly efficient and accurate machine for assessing egg condition, sorting, and counting. The solicitation, initially a Total Small Business set-aside, has been amended to be open to all businesses. Quotes are due February 15, 2026.

Scope of Work

The required egg sorting machine must be capable of:

Identifying and separating various egg types (Dead, Pineyed, Glass/Unfertilized, Pale, Small, Hemorrhagic, White spotted).
Utilizing an image analysis system for in-depth internal egg assessment.
Achieving an accuracy rate of <1% for sorting and 0.5% for counting.
Counting at least 120,000 eggs per hour.
Dispensing designated batch numbers and pausing for container changes.
Gently removing live eggs using water (air only for dead eggs).
Featuring an operating display with adjustable parameters for egg assessment (size, opacity, dead area, paleness factor, batch size, flow rate).
The vendor must provide training, setup assistance, and long-term support.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
NAICS Code: 114111 (Fishing), Size Standard: $25 Million.
Period of Performance: February 17, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Anticipated Delivery: Prior to May 15, 2026.
Set-Aside: None (open to all businesses).
Place of Performance/Delivery: F.O.B. destination to Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery, Cook, WA.

Submission & Evaluation

Basis of Award: Lowest price technically acceptable.
Submission Requirements: Vendors must submit a quote on company letterhead including UEI No., point of contact, and e-mail address. Documentation for technical acceptability must also be provided. If applicable, include GSA contract number.
Solicitation Questions Due: February 13, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Quotes Due: February 15, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Submission Email: kathryn_coltran@fws.gov.
Eligibility: Vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.