66--WA-FWS ABERNATHY FTC- TECAN FREEDOM EVO

The contract awarded under solicitation number 140FS126Q0075 is for the procurement of a Tecan Freedom EVO 150 or equivalent automated liquid handling system to be delivered FOB Destination to the Abernathy Fish Technology Center by May 15, 2026. This is a firm-fixed price contract issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516, awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail threshold and award will go to the lowest-priced offeror who meets all requirements. The technical evaluation is strictly binary, requiring proof that the proposed system meets all salient characteristics, is compatible with existing workflows, is sourced through an authorized dealer, and includes full installation, shipping, and one-year service coverage. No numerical scoring or trade-offs are used; failure to meet any technical criterion results in disqualification. The contract imposes comprehensive compliance obligations across labor, security, supply chain, and ethical standards. Mandatory clauses include prohibitions against using covered foreign telecommunications equipment, ByteDance applications such as TikTok, Kaspersky Lab products, and unmanned aircraft systems from restricted entities, as well as enforceable requirements for whistleblower protections, contractor employee rights, and affirmative obligations to report executive compensation and subcontractor awards. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Labor Standards, pay prevailing wages as mandated by Executive Order 14026, provide paid sick leave per EO 13706, and verify employment eligibility through E-Verify. Financial controls restrict obligations to funds available through January 4, 2027, and require electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) with no alternative payment systems permitted. The government may extend service terms up to six months under FAR 52.217-8 or extend the contract duration to a maximum of five years and six months under FAR 52.217-9. All contractors and their personnel must adhere to HSPD-12 identity verification protocols for access to federal facilities and systems, and small business subcontractors must receive accelerated payments. Proposals must be submitted as three individual PDF files—SF-18, bid schedule, and technical submission—via email to tanner_frank@fws.gov by April 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time, with no page or word limits but