20--WA-SPRING CRK NFH EGG PICKER/COUNTER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service SAT Team 1 is soliciting a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of a salmon egg picking and counting machine for the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery in Cook, Washington. Originally issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 114111, Amendment 0001 opened the solicitation to all businesses. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating offers on technical acceptability and price. The primary period of performance is from January 7, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with a strict delivery deadline of May 15, 2026. The contractor is responsible for delivering the equipment F.O.B. Destination to the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery, where the Hatchery Manager will conduct inspection and acceptance based on technical specifications such as egg flow rate, opacity, and paleness factor. Beyond delivery, the vendor must provide setup assistance, training, and long-term operational support. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contract emphasizes sustainable procurement, requiring compliance with EPA, USDA, and DOE environmental and energy efficiency standards.