WI whitney genetics lab- edna samplers
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260052
- 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
- PSC
- 2060 Commercial Fishing Equipment
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWFS), an agency under the Department of the Interior, published a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for eDNA Water Sampler Equipment to Smith-Root, Inc. This Special Notice, posted on March 27, 2026, indicates the agency's intention to bypass competitive procurement and award the contract directly to the identified vendor. The contract is valued under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 and falls under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). The sole source justification is based on Smith-Root's exclusive development and production of the specific eDNA sampler equipment required to meet field operational procedures. The equipment has been previously procured by multiple Fish and Wildlife offices throughout Region 3 to support the Whitney Genetics Lab.
The primary objective is to procure eDNA samplers that utilize robust self-desiccating filter packs, which significantly reduce contamination risk in genetic sampling operations. Although this is not a formal solicitation, interested parties may submit a written statement of capabilities by the April 10, 2026 deadline, provided they present clear and convincing evidence that competitive procurement would benefit the Government. Capability statements must be submitted via email only in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Submission is entirely voluntary, and all costs associated with preparing and submitting response materials are the respondent's responsibility and will not be reimbursed by the Government. This notice provides an opportunity for potential vendors to challenge the sole source award decision if they can demonstrate they can competitively provide equivalent equipment.
Notice text
WI WHITNEY GENETICS LAB- EDNA SAMPLERS
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, U.S. Department of Interior, | Office of Acquisition & Property Management Servicing intends to award a firm-fixed price, sole source under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to:
SMITH-ROOT, INC.
16603 NE 50TH AVE
Vancouver, Washington
98686-1845, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. FWS intends to award this requirement as a sole source to Smith-Root, Inc., because Smith-Root is the developer and sole producer and seller of the eDNA Water Sampler Equipment required by the field SOP due to its ability to utilize more robust self-desiccating filter packs that greatly reduce the risk of contamination. These samples are currently in use by multiple FWCO's throughout R3 to purchase eDNA samplers to support Whitney Genetics Lab (WGL). These eDNA samplers have been previously procured by Smith-Root Inc., who is the sole-supplier of their eDNA samplers.
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 for Khalilah Brown, Contract Specialist, khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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