66--Benchtop Lyophilization/Freeze-Drier System IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15847 SPECIAL ORDER # S26061

The contract is for a Benchtop Lyophilization/Freeze-Drier System under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, issued by the Office of Acquisition Grants-National within the Department of the Interior, located in Reston, Virginia. The solicitation number is 140G0126Q0209 with special order S26061, posted on July 21, 2026, and classified as an award notice. The NAICS code 334516 indicates the procurement relates to laboratory and scientific equipment manufacturing. Performance is restricted to the United States without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, and all work is to be conducted under government oversight at the designated office location. The statement of work requires full system lifecycle management including development, certification, and accreditation of IT systems with strict adherence to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 1 and Rev. 3, FIPS 199, and DOI SDLC security integration standards. Deliverables include certified and accredited systems, malicious code-free software, annual self-assessments, vulnerability reports, security training records, and compliance with FIPS 199/NIST SP 800-60-based security categorizations. The government retains unlimited rights to all custom-developed software under FAR 52.227-17 and must be notified immediately of any personnel changes. All contractor personnel must complete annual DOI security awareness training, sign a Statement of Responsibility, and acknowledge a government-approved logon banner prior to system access. A contingency plan aligned with NIST SP 800-34 is mandatory, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) is required for all software prior to production deployment. System re-accreditation is scheduled every three years or after major changes. No pricing, contract value, payment details, invoicing method, or accounting data is provided. There are no listed options, contracting officer representative or contracting officer contact details, packaging requirements, or formal evaluation factors. Representations and certifications regarding small business status, UEI, or socioeconomic designations are absent, and no attachments list is included. The contract emphasizes security compliance over logistical or financial detail, with acceptance and inspection responsibilities resting primarily with the government through its IV&V and C&A processes.