66--FWS CONSERVATION GENETICS LAB - INTEGRA VIAFLO 96

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Conservation Genetics Laboratory is procuring an Integra Biosciences VIAFLO 96 automated pipetting system under solicitation 140F1S26Q0068 to support high-throughput, contamination-controlled environmental DNA processing as part of a national invasive species detection initiative. The delivery includes a base unit, two interchangeable 96-channel pipetting heads, corresponding stages, a software license, and GRIPTIPS in multiple volumes, all new and unused, with delivery required at the Anchorage, AK laboratory by September 30, 2026. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with evaluation conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced offeror who passes technical acceptability and has acceptable or neutral past performance. Pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation, preventing any estimate of contract value, though all line items are specified. The system must integrate into the federal Molecular Laboratory Network to ensure standardized genetic analysis workflows. All submissions must be delivered via email to the designated point of contact by the July 2, 2026 deadline, with no physical mailing or portal submission permitted. Invoicing is exclusively required through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contractors must register in IPP or seek a formal waiver. The Government will perform final inspection and acceptance at the Anchorage delivery site, with items required to conform fully to the contract specifications and be free of used or refurbished components. The acquisition is subject to FAR clauses 52.212-3 and 52.212-5, Buy American compliance, and applies to NAICS code 334516 with a 1,000-employee size standard. Administrative oversight resides with FWS IT Services in Falls Church, VA, while no COR, COTR, or PCO contact information is currently provided. Contractual obligations include mandatory SAM.gov representation updates, potential joint venture disclosures, and adherence to DPAS priority rating, though packaging, preservation, and marking standards are not explicitly defined. The contract does not include options, key personnel requirements, or security clearance conditions beyond general security prohibitions incorporated by reference.