66--NM SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC - Tissue Processor (Bra

Solicitation 140FS226Q0016 is a firm-fixed-price procurement issued by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, for an automatic tissue processor to be used for the histopathological evaluation of fish tissues. The equipment is destined for the Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center in Dexter, New Mexico. The required system is a Leica BioSystems brand name processor featuring a 12-station automated design with vacuum infiltration, integrated fume control, and programmable cycles. This is a sole source acquisition justified under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, requiring the contractor to provide all labor and parts for installation and operational startup according to original equipment manufacturer standards. The period of performance runs from January 21, 2026, through April 30, 2026, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination. Award selection is based on a best-value trade-off process evaluating the offeror's ability to meet technical specifications, lead time after receipt of order, and price. Contractors must submit invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. The contract incorporates extensive federal regulations, including strict adherence to environmental sustainability mandates, small business utilization, and various labor and security standards, including prohibitions on covered foreign telecommunications and unmanned aircraft systems.