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NOTICE OF INTENT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to Thermo Fisher Scientific. which is a small business concern.

Place of Performance:

NORTHEAST FISHERY CENTER

227 WASHINGTON AVE

LAMAR PA 16848

This contract is for commercial products and services under NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing 1,000 employees.

Services for which the agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.106-1(b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends on purchasing Capit-All Flex Instruments. FWS anticipates an award in July 2026 with a proposed period of performance of a 2-3 weeks after award, with an estimated total contract value of $88,051.27.

The Conservation Genetics Laboratory provides molecular analytical support for the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Program throughout Region 5, including population genetics, conservation genomics, and environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring. The lab requires enhanced sample-handling capacity to support expanding program demands. This Statement of Work covers the acquisition of a Capit-All Flex Automated Decapper, Thermo Scientific Matrix 2D Barcoded Low-Volume Screw Cap Tubes, and a Sample Storage Starter Pack to increase efficiency, maintain sample integrity, and improve high-throughput workflows for both eDNA and population genetics operations.

This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.

Questions or comments to this notice should be directed to Contracting Officer, Merenica Banks, Merenica_Banks@ios.doi.gov no later than 11:00am, EST, Thursday, 7/02/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability mailto:Merenica_Banks@ios.doi.gov

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Merenica Banks, (Contracting Officer) SAT East Team 3, Goods & Services, Acquisition Operations U.S. Department of the Interior | Office of Acquisition & Property Management Servicing U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service