NIGP 12038: Fish and Marine Life Incubators, Accessories and Related Equipment

NIGP 12038 Fish and Marine Life Incubators, Accessories and Related Equipment, an Item code, covers specialized hatching and rearing equipment purchased by state natural-resources agencies and regional facilities. State and local governments buy vertical incubation systems, incubator components, trays, drip systems, and related accessories to support fish-hatchery operations. The procurements reflect narrow, infrastructure-dependent specifications—compatibility with existing baskets, tray designs, and facility layouts drives sole-source determinations and vendor lock-in. Issuing bodies are predominantly state fish-and-wildlife departments and county environmental or port authorities responsible for aquaculture or fisheries infrastructure.

Recent activity centers on the Pacific Northwest and Florida. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a sole-source determination on June 24, 2026 for 23 twelve-tray vertical stack incubators and 5 drip trays from Legend Brands-Marisource at Wallowa Hatchery, valued at $112,355.52; the justification rested on system compatibility with existing infrastructure and proven performance across other Oregon hatcheries. A Florida county posted a Request for Information on September 29, 2026 regarding Konecranes engineering, repair, maintenance, retrofits, and parts for a Port Mobile Harbor Crane, signaling pre-procurement market research before a potential sole-source award. The code shows limited recent bidding volume; most activity takes the form of sole-source notices and RFIs rather than open competitive solicitations, reflecting the specialized, equipment-specific nature of hatchery procurement and the high switching costs inherent in aquaculture infrastructure.