140R4021R0003 Synopsis_1.pdf

TITLE: PIT Tag Antennae Maintenance and Support

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140R4021R0003

PURPOSE: The purpose of this contract is to acquire contractor services to assist in the logistics and maintenance of PIT tag antennae for the Rio Grande Silver Minnow (RGSM) Movement study in the San Acacia and Isleta reaches of the Middle Rio Grande.

Reclamation has committed to river connectivity under the 2016 Biological Opinion for water Management and Maintenance Activities on the Middle Rio Grande. Irrigation infrastructure on the Rio Grande of New Mexico fragments the river into distinct reaches, preventing fish species such as the RGSM from being able to move freely throughout the available habitat. There is currently no fish passage available at the irrigation dams. Reclamation is investigating the development of a suitable fish passage system for the San Acacia Diversion Dam (SADD), Isleta Diversion Dam (IDD), and Angostura Diversion Dam (ADD).

Reclamation will be exploring options to facilitate fish passage at these Diversion Dams. Part of the process will be studying specific characteristics of the RGSM to properly inform decision makers on the selection of a viable option for facilitating fish passage.

In 2019 Reclamation partnered with Utah State University (USU) to conduct a study to assess movement of the RGSM in the Middle Rio Grande. This study involves tagging RGSM with PIT tags and using PIT Tag Antennae spread throughout the study reach to assess the species movement.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations as a small business set-aside. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The principal components of the work are listed under the project description below:

1. The Contractor will be required to maintain approximately 20 PIT tag antennae throughout the Isleta and San Acacia Reaches.

o Switch out batteries twice a month o Download data from each antenna to be transmitted to Reclamation and USU

2. Contractor will need to maintain records of locations and backup data as necessary.

3. Assist Reclamation staff with additional duties as assigned o Obtain a USFWS Recovery “10(a)(1)9A)” permit for handling endangered species in particular Rio Grande Silvery Minnow o Duties may include:

▪ Data compilation

▪ PIT tag antenna maintenance

▪ Relocation of antenna based on needs of the study

▪ Battery maintenance and storage

LOCATION OF THE WORK: Work is located approximately in the San Acacia and Isleta reaches of the Middle Rio Grande.

NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 541990 with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.

COMPETITION: Solicitation 140R4021R0003 is anticipated to be set-aside for small businesses. The project specifications and project location will be defined in the solicitation document.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. A free, electronic copy of the solicitation will be available on APPROXIMATELY May 8 at https://beta.sam.gov/. “Fedbizopps” is now a part of this website.

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POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Tyler Spencer, email: tspencer@usbr.gov. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Mary Maestas email: mmaestas@usbr.gov. Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing and forwarded via email and must identify the solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, and point of contact. Emails shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist and cc the Contracting Officer.

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