Purchase Order 140FS325P0050

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), a civilian agency under the Department of the Interior, has awarded a $39,040.00 firm fixed price purchase order contract to M & S Inc. Duluth Nets Division, a small business manufacturer of fishing equipment. The contract is for the purchase of four Oneida-style trap nets and four 100-foot leads to support the USFWS Mid Columbia Yakima National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state. This single-source contract was awarded under a total small business set-aside, indicating only small businesses were eligible to compete. The specialized fishing nets and leads will likely be used for the agency's fish population monitoring, habitat assessment, and conservation efforts in the region, which may be part of larger initiatives such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.