Cole M River Fish Hatchery Oregon Operation and Maintenance Services

This notice was amended to extend the response date.



This announcement is a Sources Sought Notice (market survey). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interested parties, socioeconomic status availability, and capabilities. The Government intends to use responses to this sources sought notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision for this project.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District is in search of sources interested in and capable of providing operation and maintenance services for the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery, which produces several salmonid stocks to aid in meeting mitigation obligations for Lost Creek and Applegate Dams. The Government has a need for operations and maintenance services at this facility.

The Government will furnish the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery facility, including all land, buildings, structures, permanently affixed (bolted down or similar) equipment.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to operate and maintain the hatchery according to a performance work statement and applicable Hatchery Genetic Management Plan (not available at this time).
 
Current hatchery production includes several salmonid stocks for release in the Rogue and Applegate Rivers. 

- The Contractor will produce approximately 64,350 (14,300 pounds) summer steelhead smolts for release into the Rogue River at approximately 4.5 fish per pound in April.

- The Contractor will produce approximately 114,800 (28,700 pounds) winter steelhead smolts for release into the Rogue and Applegate Rivers at approximately 4 fish per pound in April.

- The Contractor will produce approximately 2,367,000 (263,000 pounds) spring Chinook smolts for release into the Rogue River at various sizes from March to October.

- The Contractor will produce approximately 30,000 (3,000 pounds) coho smolts for release into the Rogue and Applegate Rivers at approximately 10 fish per pound in April.

- The Contractor will produce approximately 213,256 (56,120 pounds) trout for release into the Rogue and Applegate Rivers at approximately 3.5 fish per pounds from July to October.

The Contractor will provide routine maintenance services defined as, any maintenance that will not materially increase the value or useful life of a capital asset. Quarterly Reports for each hatchery will be provided to the Government that details hatchery production and maintenance.

USACE, Portland District is seeking sources for fish hatchery operations and maintenance at Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery under NAICS Code 541990 Other Building Equipment Contractors. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is $15 million.

The Government anticipates awarding One (1) Firm-Fixed Price - Services contract.

The Period of Performance is anticipated to be 15 April 2017 through 14 April 2018 followed by two (2) consecutive option years.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

1. Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.

2. CAGE Code and DUNS number if available. 

3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB.

4. Statement of Capability (SOC)
a. Statement demonstrating skills, equipment, and personnel required to perform the specified type of services are available, or can become available if the contract is awarded.
b. Exampless of recent and relevant aquaculture and hatchery management experience within the last five (5) years.
c. Examples of recent and relevant experience within the last five (5) years coordinating with other agencies regarding hatchery operations. Highlight any experience working with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and National Marine Fisheries Service.
d. Brief description of relevant experience complying with Biological Opinions and Hatchery Genetic Management Plans.
e. Description of recent and relevant experience within the last five (5) years providing routine maintenance services at fish hatcheries.

The Government intends to advertise a solicitation for this project on or around 28 February 2017. At this time, a solicitation does not exist; therefore, offers shall not be accepted.

It is the potential Offeror's responsibility to monitor FedBizOps for release of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Notice.

Response deadline for this sources sought notice: 2:00 p.m. Local Time 08 February 2017.

Send email responses with "W9127N-17-R-0032 Cole Rivers Hatchery O&M" in the subject line to: Patrick.Collins@usace.army.mil and Sue.Jones@usace.army.mil

Point of Contact for small business questions or assistance is the Portland District Small Business Specialist
Carol McIntyre
Direct: 503-808-4602
Email: carol.a.mcintyre@usace.army.mil