WA-FWS abernathy FTC- tecan freedom EVO

The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one Tecan Freedom EVO 150 Automated Liquid Handling System to support the Abernathy Fish Technology Center's genetic analysis mission. The equipment must feature dual-arm capability with 96-channel and single-channel arms, dispense volumes down to 1 microliter with 0.25mm accuracy for 384-well plates, accommodate at least twelve microtiter plates, and include programmable multi-dispense functionality. All quoted prices must encompass equipment, shipping, installation, one-year service coverage, and all associated labor and parts as a firm-fixed price. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsible offeror whose submission meets all technical requirements and salient characteristics. Quotations are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on April 16, 2026, with requests for information accepted until April 10, 2026, and delivery required by May 15, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible for award. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is identified in the solicitation documents. The requirement consists of a single contract line item for one liquid handling system with no stated budget range provided. The equipment must be delivered to the Abernathy Fish Technology Center located at 1440 Abernathy Creek Road, Longview, Washington 98632-9764, with the contractor responsible for all installation, setup, and consumables configuration. Prospective offerors must be authorized dealers for the specified equipment, maintain active SAM.gov registration with no exclusions, and submit their quotation via email to Tanner Frank (tanner_frank@ios.doi.gov) along with the completed SF-18 form, Bid Schedule, and Technical Submission as three separate PDF documents.