1000-gallon aluminum live fish tank

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks a new 1,000-gallon, two-compartment aluminum live fish transport tank, with proposals due September 3, 2026, and questions due September 1. The procurement is a 100% women-owned small business set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery are at 110 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, California. The tank must support NOAA's fisheries ecology research on coho salmon and anadromous species in the central California coastal region, with transport between the Santa Cruz Laboratory, captive broodstock facilities, and remote field sampling locations.

Technical specifications are detailed: total capacity of 1,000 gallons divided into two equal compartments with dimensions of approximately 120 inches (length) by 66 inches (width) by 36–40 inches (height); construction of 1/4-inch aluminum inner walls with 1/8-inch outer skin, 2-inch foam insulation, and white epoxy coating; dual access lids with toggle clamp latches; 12-inch Valterra knife valves per compartment; two AV300 vents per compartment; four Fresh-Flo 12-volt aerators rated at 75 GPM each; oxygen delivery systems including stones, manifolds, flowmeters, and dual vertical oxygen bottle rack; drain/fill valves and sight gauge kits; weather-tight control box compatible with 12-volt DC vehicle power; external anchor points and tie-down hardware compatible with NOAA trailers; and four picking eyes for lifting. The tank must be new, fully assembled, and ready for immediate operational use upon delivery. Delivery is required within 45 days of purchase order issuance, with flexibility to extend to 90 days if needed, FOB destination. Award is firm-fixed-price. The procurement includes Buy American compliance per FAR 52.225-3, with domestic end products required except where foreign end products are specified, and Israeli end products permitted as acceptable alternatives. Vendors must provide complete technical data sheets, material specifications, minimum one-year warranty, and recommended spare parts or maintenance information. Contact Erick Sturm at (831) 420-364 or erick.sturm@noaa.gov.