66--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD

AI Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract for a Histocore Chromax ST instrument from Leica Microsystems, Inc. This purchase is essential for high-volume histopathology results required for fish health inspections and certifications. Interested parties may submit capability statements to demonstrate their ability to meet this requirement.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: DOIFFBO260016
Notice Type: Special Notice
Posted Date: January 14, 2026
Response Deadline: January 20, 2026
NAICS Code: 334516 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 6640
Issuing Office: FWS, IT GOODS
Sub-Agency: US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Primary Contact: Duke, Carter
City: Falls Church
State: VA
ZIP Code: 22041
AI Product/Service: product

Description

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).: Leica Microsystems, Inc.

14008 Collections Center Drive
Chicago, IL 60693

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of a Histocore Chromax ST instrument for the Dexter Fish Health Unit as they are responsible for annual fish health inspection/certification and providing disease diagnostic services for 10 National Hatcheries, State and Tribal partner hatcheries. The inspection/certification services provided is mandated by USFWS Policy 713 FW 2. Unit requires high-volume time sensitive histopathology results for disease diagnostics, and fish health inspection/certifications. Leica is the exclusive manufacturer for Histocore Chromax ST. Alternatives lack similar dimensions and capacity.

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

Key dates

January 14, 2026Posted Date
January 20, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

66--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AWARD is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.