Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250132
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for the procurement of an Epredia Pannoramic MIDI II 30x 60x SciCMOS digital slide scanner. This notice, posted on August 14, 2025, is not a request for competitive quotes but rather an announcement of the agency's intention to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Richard-Allan Scientific, LLC of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and is authorized under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), which permits sole source awards when only one source is reasonably available. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and the PSC code is 6760 (Photographic Equipment and Accessories). The equipment will support the Histology Laboratory of the Lamar Fish Health Center for scanning microscope slides and enhancing diagnostic histopathology capabilities.
The primary objective of this sole source award is to acquire a specialized digital slide scanner at a significant cost savings, with the vendor offering a warrantied refurbished unit at approximately 60% discount off the list price. Market research conducted by the agency determined that no other manufacturers offer a comparable dedicated slide scanner with 12-slide capacity within the available budget constraints. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement may submit capability statements by August 20, 2025, but must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. All capability statements must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments, and any costs associated with preparing responses will not be reimbursed by the government. The notice emphasizes that this represents a unique opportunity to obtain high-quality laboratory equipment at a reasonable price point while meeting the agency's specific technological needs for improved workflow and diagnostic capabilities.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Richard-Allan Scientific, LLC.
4481 Campus Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 6760, Photographic Equipment and Accessories. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of a Epredia Pannoramic MIDI II 30x 60x SciCMOS digital slide scanner. Epredia provided a quote for a warrantied refurbished unit at significant (~60%) discount off the list price. This is a unique opportunity to obtain a warrantied high quality digital slide scanner at a very reasonable price point.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf |
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