Commercial Fishing Equipment

PSC 2060 encompasses commercial fishing equipment, including specialized tools, technologies, and infrastructure used in aquatic resource management, research, and conservation. Products within this category include fish tagging systems, electrofishing equipment, aquaculture tanks and troughs, fish pumps, netting, acoustic telemetry devices, and related scientific instruments. These technologies support federal agencies in monitoring fish populations, conducting research, managing fisheries, and preserving aquatic ecosystems.

Federal Contract Awards under PSC 2060 primarily involve the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Geological Survey, with contract values ranging from approximately $10,000 to $1,000,000. Frequently awarded vendors include Northwest Marine Technology (fish tagging), Smith-Root Inc. (electrofishing equipment), and various small businesses specializing in aquatic equipment manufacturing. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to one year. Awards often utilize total small business or no set-aside designations, with places of performance primarily located in western and midwestern states at national fish hatcheries, research centers, and conservation offices.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities for PSC 2060 include solicitations for specialized aquaculture infrastructure like round fiberglass tanks for national fish hatcheries in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, and equipment such as fish pumps, electrofishing units, and telemetry systems. The opportunities are predominantly issued by the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Geological Survey, with most being total small business set-asides. Technical requirements are highly specific, emphasizing precise dimensions, materials, and performance capabilities to support fisheries research, conservation, and management activities across various aquatic environments.