WI whitney genetics lab cap-IT-all

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting proposals for specialized laboratory equipment for their Whitney Genetics Lab, specifically seeking to procure a Thermo Scientific Capit-All Flex Automated Decapper (96-channel) along with related supplies including Matrix 500uL ScrewTop Tubes, Matrix ScrewTop Tube Caps, and associated storage racks. This is a brand-specific requirement with F.O.B. Destination delivery terms, indicating the government has determined that only these particular Thermo Scientific products will meet their operational needs. The solicitation follows an unrestricted procurement approach with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and interested vendors must submit quotations using Standard Form SF 1449. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical requirements and past performance over price, allowing the government to award to an offeror other than the lowest-priced bidder based on best value determination. All quotations and questions must be submitted to jeremy_riva@fws.gov by August 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, with a targeted delivery date of September 30, 2025.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to businesses of all sizes to compete. The solicitation specifies quantities of one automated decapper unit, five sets of Matrix tubes, one set of tube caps, and one storage rack, representing a focused acquisition of essential laboratory automation equipment. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are disclosed in the available documentation, though the specialized nature of the equipment and brand-specific requirements suggest this is likely a mid-to-high value procurement given the advanced laboratory automation technology involved. The place of performance appears to be the Whitney Genetics Lab, which operates under the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, and the equipment will support genetic research and analysis capabilities for wildlife conservation efforts.