CA-SF BAY-DELTA FISH AN-LARVAL TRANSPORT Trailer

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one custom 14-foot aluminum transport trailer designed for fish larval transport applications. This Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation (140FS126Q0076) requires the trailer to be California DOT-certified and constructed according to detailed specifications, including 6061 T6 aluminum construction, a 10-inch structural channel main frame, knurled plank flooring with seven I-beams per linear foot, dual 6,000-pound torsion axles with electric brakes, and specialized support systems for oxygen units and PVC pipe discharge. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror, evaluated solely on pass/fail criteria for meeting all technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work and demonstrating delivery capability by the required date. The original quotation deadline was April 13, 2026, but Amendment 001 extended the due date to April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@ios.doi.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management at the time of submission and must provide company information, a completed price quote, a technical specification sheet demonstrating full compliance, completed FAR representations and certifications, and subcontractor information if applicable.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Parts 12 and 13, restricting competition to small businesses within the Truck Trailer Manufacturing industry (NAICS 336212 with a 1,000-employee size standard). No incumbent contractors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed. The contract requires delivery of the completed trailer by June 1, 2026, to the contractor's inspection facility within 100 miles of Sacramento, California, with FOB Destination terms and delivery FOB pickup by FWS personnel. The vendor's inspection facility must be located within the specified geographic area to demonstrate delivery capability. Government inspection and acceptance of the completed trailer at the contractor's facility will verify all dimensions, materials, construction features, California DOT compliance, component functionality, and proper title and registration documents prior to final payment authorization.