NM-SOW native ARC-tissue processor

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for one Automatic Tissue Processor, specifically a brand-name device manufactured by Leica Biosystems/Leica Microsystems Inc., to be used at the Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center for histopathological evaluation of fish tissues. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ #140FS226Q0016) issued on December 22, 2025, with quotes due by January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is justified on a sole-source basis, as the Leica equipment offers unique capabilities including vacuum infiltration, a 12-station programmable carousel, integrated fume control, and power-failure protection that are essential for the Center's endangered fish research, reproductive ecology studies, and disease diagnostics work. Evaluation will be based on technical specifications compliance, lead time, and pricing. The performance and delivery period is scheduled from January 21, 2026 through April 30, 2026, with delivery required within 60 days of purchase order execution.

This solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business procurement. There are no current contractors identified, as this is a sole-source acquisition for specialized equipment. The tissue processor must be delivered via white glove service to 7116 Hatchery Road, Dexter, New Mexico 88230 on an FOB Destination basis, with the contractor solely responsible for installation in accordance with Leica OEM standards. Interested offerors must submit quotes electronically to Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov and include a completed Standard Form 1449, company information, technical specifications, lead time documentation, and pricing. The government has not disclosed a specific budget or award value, with cost to be determined as fair and reasonable at the time of award. The procuring activity is classified under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).