Parr Tank lid insert drawings 2024.pdf

The document contains technical drawings and photographs of tank lid inserts for the USDA Agricultural Research Service's National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center. The solicitation (RFQ 12405B25Q0138) requires 234 lid inserts for salmon tanks, with specific technical specifications: lids must be 12.5 inches tall, made of sturdy plastic (ABS or HDPE), able to withstand a 3-foot drop, and designed to prevent fish from jumping out while allowing feed passage. The lids must have a slightly tapered design for storage, a supporting flange, and fit over existing fiberglass tank covers with a 20.25-inch diameter opening and 12.5-inch radius.

The small business set-aside solicitation is issued under NAICS code 326199, with quotes due by July 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST to Kelly.Bero@usda.gov. Delivery is required as soon as possible to the National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center in Franklin, ME. Vendors must provide shop drawings and prototypes for approval. The solicitation emphasizes the need for durable, washable, and removable lid inserts that are safe for use in fish tank environments, with detailed dimensional and material requirements specified in the accompanying technical drawings.