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FWS, SAT Team 1 5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

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FWS SAN FRANCISCO BAY-DELTA

650 CAPITOL MALL

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SACRAMENTO CA 95814 US

Please read the entire Request for Quotation

(RFQ) and all attachments prior to submitting quote

This is a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. The basis of award is Best Value, determined by consideration of price and other factors described on the following page. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR

Subpart 9.1.

This acquisition uses a Best Value Tradeoff method in which price is the primary factor.

After ranking quotes from lowest to highest price, the Government will evaluate technical acceptability and other non-price factors to determine the quote most beneficial to the

Government.

This is a solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR

Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

CONTINUATION SHEET

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition

Circular. The NAICS code is 541620

Environmental Consulting Services and the PSC is F022 Fish Hatchery and Fish Stocking

Services. This requirement is issued under FAR

Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The Government intends to award a

Firm-Fixed-Price contract for fish rearing support services at the Bouldin Island Fish

Rearing Project facilities, San Joaquin County, California. The contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, and services necessary to perform fish husbandry, fish health monitoring, water quality monitoring, facility support, data collection, and reporting in accordance with the Performance Work

Statement.

Period of Performance:

Base Year: 12 months

Option Year 1: 12 months

Services are expected to occur primarily between November 2026 and June 2027 during the

Base Year. The Contractor will receive approximately 30 days advance notice prior to the start of services.

Offerors shall submit a completed SF-1449

(including any amendments), a completed Bid

Schedule, and a Technical Submission limited to seven (7) pages. Offerors shall include their

Unique Entity ID (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with no exclusions.

Site Visit:

A site visit may be made available upon request. Site visits must be coordinated in advance with the Technical Point of Contact:

Heather Swinney, (916) 594-3646 Email @ heather_swinney@fws.gov

Alt POC: Katherine Sun (916) 862-0115

Quotes Due:

Quotes are due no later than 1:00 PM Central

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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AMOUNT

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OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

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QUANTITY

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

Time June 29 2026.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS:

If subcontractors will perform any portion of this requirement, the prime contractor must provide subcontractor information upon request, including company name, supervisor name, contact information, valid email address, and telephone number. Failure to provide this information may result in the quote being considered non-responsible.

***Quotes are due no later than 1:00 PM Central

Time on June 29 2026***

00010 Bouldin Isl Fish Rearing Support-Base Yr

Period of Performance: 08/03/2026 to

08/02/2027

00020 Bouldin Isl Fish Rearing Sprt-OY1-SAF

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 180

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 08/03/2027 to

08/02/2028

Failure to provide required technical information or meet all Pass/Fail criteria will result in a rating of “Fail” and removal from further consideration.

OFFER EVALUATION INFORMATION

Quotes Due: June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time Site Visit: A site visit may be made available upon request. Site visits must be coordinated in advance with the Technical Point of Contact.

Format: Email required documents as separate PDF files: SF-1449, Bid Schedule, and Technical Submission. Email must include the solicitation number in the subject line.

Submission: Email to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov

REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

• SF-1449: Completed and signed (Blocks 30a–30c)

• Bid Schedule: Completed pricing for all CLINs

• Technical Submission: Documentation demonstrating capability to perform all requirements of the Performance Work Statement

Technical submission shall include:

• Description of technical approach to performing fish rearing support services

• Relevant experience performing fish husbandry, aquaculture, fisheries biology, or similar services

• Identification and qualifications of key personnel (Contract Manager and Fish Rearing Technicians)

• Demonstrated ability to meet required schedule and on-site support requirements

TECHNICAL EVALUATION – BEST VALUE

1. BEST VALUE TRADEOFF – PRICE FIRST

This acquisition uses a Best Value Tradeoff method in which price is the primary factor.

After ranking quotes from lowest to highest price, the Government will evaluate:

• Required Qualifications

• Technical Approach

• Relevant Experience

• Key Personnel Qualifications

2. Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail) Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. To receive a “Pass,” the offeror’s required documents must demonstrate:

• Experience performing fish rearing, aquaculture, fisheries biology, or similar field-based environmental services

• Ability to perform all tasks in the Performance Work Statement

• Ability to provide qualified personnel meeting PWS requirements

• Ability to perform services at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project site

• Ability to meet the required period of performance and operational schedule

BID SCHEDULE

Fish Rearing Support

CLIN Description Unit Unit Price

Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Support – Base Year IAW PWS

Lump Sum $

Option Year 1 Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Support IAW

PWS

Lump Sum $

Total Quoted Price : $

Vendor Information:

Company Name:

SAM.gov UEI:

Valid Email Address:

Valid Phone Number:

Confirmation of Active SAM Registration (no exclusions): Yes □ N o □ Confirmation of Small Business Status under the solicitation NAICS: Yes □ N o □

Notes:

The price for each CLIN shall include all labor, travel, overhead, and any other costs necessary to complete the full Statement of Work. No separate reimbursement for travel or direct costs will be made unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide fish rearing support for the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform fish rearing support for the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: The Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project supports fisheries conservation, recovery, and management objectives within the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta. The project involves the rearing and maintenance of delta smelt to support ecological restoration and species management efforts conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and partner agencies.

1.3 Objectives: The objectives of this contract are to:

• Provide reliable fish rearing operational support

• Maintain fish health and survival in accordance with Service-approved protocols

• Support Government fisheries conservation and management objectives under the current Central

Valley Project and State Water Project Long-Term Operations Biological Opinion.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide fish rearing support services to supplement the staffing provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Services include fish husbandry, monitoring of fish health and environmental conditions, facility support activities, and required data collection/reporting. The Contractor shall accomplish all tasks necessary to support effective fish rearing operations at Bouldin Island. A minimum of two (2) days per week, and up to five (5) days per week as needed, will be required, with any additional days billed at the daily rate specified in this contract. Subject to conditions, pond management and fish care services are expected to be needed from November 2026 through June 2027 in the Base Year, with fish potentially arriving at the facility between late January and late February 2027. Fish acquisition will depend on availability from the Fish Conservation and Culture Laboratory or the Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery where the date fish arrive at the facility are variable. The Contractor will receive thirty (30) days’ notice prior to the start of services, and required training must be completed before rearing services begin and will be included within the thirty (30) day notice period. Services are expected to continue for the duration of the fish rearing period at Bouldin Island and may extend for a period after fish release to allow for the breakdown of equipment and its storage in preparation for the following year’s operations. The calendar schedule for Option Year I is expected to be similar to the Base Year but may be adjusted to incorporate lessons learned.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) 12-month option year. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year Option Year I

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is required to perform services on Federal holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday thru Sunday or when the facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Not applicable.

1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.7.2 Key Control. Not applicable

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations. The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: The Contractor shall ensure personnel performing fish rearing duties possess experience or training in fish husbandry, aquaculture, or fisheries biology.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract:

issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

• Contract Manager

• Fish Rearing Technicians

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government is closed for administrative reasons. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Contract Manager and Alternate The Contract Manager and Alternate shall:

• Have at least five (5) years of experience managing fish rearing, hatchery, aquaculture, or fisheries support operations

• Demonstrate experience supervising staff and managing schedules and performance under government or similar contracts

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with Government personnel and ensure compliance with contract requirements

Fish Rearing Technicians The Fish Rearing Technicians shall:

• Possess a minimum of an associate degree in fisheries, aquaculture, biology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Have at least one (1) year of experience performing fish husbandry, aquaculture, hatchery, or fisheries field work

• Demonstrate the ability to perform daily fish care activities, including feeding, cleaning, monitoring fish health, and supporting facility operations

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Badges are not required.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: The contractor shall be responsible for all daily travel to and from the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facility located on Bouldin Island, California, for performance of contract work.

At the conclusion of the fish rearing season, fish will be harvested and transported for release into the Bay- Delta estuary. Government-furnished vehicles and trailers will be operated by government employees for all fish release and transport activities associated with release operations. The Contractor shall assist

Government personnel in the completion of these activities as directed by the COR, contingent upon fish survival outcomes at the conclusion of the rearing season.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs: Not applicable.

1.6.15 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may effect other remedies as they deem necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.6.17 PHASE IN /PHASE OUT PERIOD: To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the Contractor shall have personnel on board, during the thirty (30) day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the Contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements in order to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program SOPs Standard Operating Procedures TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: The Government will provide technical oversight and program direction through the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Government will provide Service-approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), fish health management protocols, feeding protocols, environmental parameter thresholds, emergency response procedures, and release coordination plans.

Government personnel will conduct fish transport and release activities using government-furnished vehicles and trailers. The Government will also provide coordination with partner agencies, regulatory compliance guidance, and biological program direction necessary to meet project objectives. Training and on-the-job experience will be provided to the Contractor by Government personnel and documented.

Contractor personnel shall not remain on-site at the facility unless accompanied by Government personnel until such time as they have completed required site-specific training and have demonstrated sufficient experience and proficiency, as determined by the Government.

3.2 Facilities: The Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to implement collaboratively this project. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is the landowner and has mutually agreed to provide access to the facility and its on-site project features through a formal approval process. Through Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Government will provide access to the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities, including:

• Seasonal outdoor rearing ponds

• Water intake and discharge infrastructure

• Pump houses and life-support system areas

• On-site storage areas

• Laboratory or sampling workspace, if applicable

• Designated office or administrative workspace, if available

• Access roads and staging areas

Facilities will be made available for the Contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall provide all required information and documentation prior to project commencement to facilitate Government coordination and obtain necessary site access approvals from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

3.3 Utilities: Through Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the Government will provide utilities necessary for facility operations, including:

• Electrical power

• Water supply

• Wastewater discharge and pump systems

The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, including ensuring water valves, pumps, aerators, and electrical systems are operated only as required to support fish health and facility operations.

3.4 Equipment: The Government will provide access to and use of the following equipment, as required for contract performance:

• Outdoor rearing ponds and associated infrastructure

• Pumps, aerators, and water control structures

• Filtration and life-support systems

• Water quality monitoring instruments (e.g., dissolved oxygen meters, temperature probes, salinity meters, turbidity meters)

• Fish handling equipment (e.g., nets, buckets, grading equipment, sampling gear)

• Fish transport tanks and related equipment (operated by Government personnel)

• Predator exclusion infrastructure (e.g., netting, fencing)

• Maintenance tools and equipment located on-site

• Emergency cell phones located on-site, if available

All Government-furnished equipment shall be used only for official purposes under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR of equipment malfunctions or damage.

3.5 Materials: The Government will provide:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Fish health management protocols

• Environmental compliance guidance

• Data collection templates and reporting formats

• Safety policies and site-specific safety requirements

• Regulatory permits and biological authorizations applicable to project operations

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

4.3. Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all consumable supplies and materials necessary to meet the requirements of this PWS that are not provided by the Government, including but not limited to:

• Routine cleaning supplies (e.g., hand and shoe sanitation cleaners)

• Disinfectants and biosecurity materials

• Personal protective equipment not otherwise provided

• Office supplies necessary for documentation and reporting

All materials used shall comply with applicable environmental and safety regulations.

4.4. Equipment. The Contractor shall furnish equipment necessary to perform contract requirements that is not Government-furnished, including but not limited to:

• Personal communication devices (e.g., mobile phones)

• Field gear appropriate for seasonal outdoor pond operations

• Computers or tablets for data entry and report preparation completed off-site

• Transportation for daily travel to and from the Bouldin Island facility

• Small hand tools not otherwise provided by the Government

Contractor-furnished equipment shall be maintained in safe operating condition and shall comply with all applicable safety regulations.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide comprehensive fish rearing and outdoor pond rearing operational support services necessary to maintain delta smelt health, survival, and program objectives.

Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct daily feeding of fish in accordance with Service-approved feeding protocols, including adjustment of ration amounts based on biomass estimates, environmental conditions, and fish behavior.

• Monitor and observe fish behavior, distribution, feeding response, signs of stress, disease, predation, or abnormal mortality.

• Collect, record, and report daily water quality parameters including, but not limited to, temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, turbidity, pH, and other parameters identified in approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Inspect, operate, and support pond water delivery and discharge systems, including pumps, intake structures, aeration systems, screens, and backup systems.

• Clean and maintain tanks, pond structures, intake and outflow screens, aerators, sampling gear, nets, and associated equipment.

• Conduct routine inspection and removal of debris, vegetation overgrowth, algae accumulation, and biofouling that may impact pond function or fish health.

• Monitor and implement approved predator management and exclusion measures, including inspection of bird netting, fencing, screens, and deterrent systems.

• Assist with fish evaluations, grading, sampling, tagging, inventory counts, and health inspections in coordination with government personnel.

• Safely collect and dispose of mortalities in accordance with approved biosecurity and sanitation protocols.

• Inspect pond levees, water control structures, and site infrastructure for erosion, storm damage, seepage, or structural deficiencies, and report deficiencies immediately.

• Respond to weather-related events (e.g., extreme heat, storms, flooding conditions) by implementing approved contingency measures to protect fish and infrastructure.

• Immediately report mortality events, abnormal fish behavior, water quality exceedances, predator breaches, or system malfunctions to the COR.

• Maintain accurate daily logs of husbandry activities, environmental data, maintenance actions, and observations, and submit required reports to the Service.

• Assist government personnel during inspections, fish transfers, fish releases, audits, and site visits, as required.

• Adhere to all project Standard Operating Procedures, biosecurity procedures, safety requirements, and applicable Federal and State regulations.

• Observe overall site conditions and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, fish health outcomes, and Standard Operating Procedures effectiveness.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations including:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

• The Service Manual

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Fish Health Policy

• Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA)

• Clean Water Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations

• Applicable California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations

• California Department of Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species Act Memorandum of

Understanding

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion for the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project

• Job Hazard Assessment

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Plan

• Conditions identified in the Land Access Agreement with Metropolitan Water District of Southern

California

• Memorandum of Understanding between U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service, and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1

The contractor shall provide daily fish husbandry services (PWS 5.1).

All feeding, cleaning, and monitoring conducted in accordance with Service-approved Standard Operating Procedures.

Zero missed feedings; mortality reporting within one (1) hour of discovery.

100% Inspection by

COR

PRS # 2

The contractor shall conduct water quality monitoring (PWS 5.1).

Daily measurements recorded accurately.

No more than 2% recording errors per month.

Periodic Surveillance by

COR

PRS # 3

The contractor shall submit data collections (PWS 5.1).

Reports submitted complete and accurate.

100% on-time submission. 100% Inspection by

COR

PRS # 4

The contractor shall notify COR and provide any emergency responses to alarms and fish health issues (PWS 5.1).

Immediate response and notification.

Mortality reporting within one (1) hour of discovery and an emergency response provided within 30 minutes of notification to COR.

Validated Customer Complaint and COR Verification

Provisions

Provisions by Reference:

The following provisions are hereby incorporated by reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017)

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990)

Provisions in Full Text:

52.237-1 Site Visit.

As prescribed in 37.110(a), insert the following provision:

Site Visit (Apr 1984)

Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-37#FAR_37_110

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will provide the Best Value:

BEST VALUE TRADEOFF – PRICE FIRST

This acquisition uses a Best Value Tradeoff method in which price is the primary factor. After ranking quotes from lowest to highest price, the Government will evaluate:

• Required Qualifications

• Technical Approach

• Relevant Experience

• Key Personnel Qualifications

Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail) Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. To receive a “Pass,” the offeror’s required documents must demonstrate:

• Experience performing fish rearing, aquaculture, fisheries biology, or similar field-based environmental services

• Ability to perform all tasks in the Performance Work Statement

• Ability to provide qualified personnel meeting PWS requirements

• Ability to perform services at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project site

• Ability to meet the required period of performance and operational schedule

Failure to provide required technical information or meet all Pass/Fail criteria will result in a rating of “Fail” and removal from further consideration.

(b) Options (if any). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options (to include the Option to Extend Services, FAR 52.217-8 and the Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 52.217-9) to the total price for the basic requirement. A six-month extension of services, in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, will be evaluated by the Government based on the CLIN 000050 pricing. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a…