Filters, Heaters, and Temperature Control Boxes

The Bureau of Reclamation's Lower Colorado Region is seeking to procure specific Pentair filtration and temperature control equipment for the Lake Mead Hatchery, including two filtration systems, two immersible heaters, and two temperature control boxes. The solicitation (RFQ No. 140R3025Q0008) is specifically targeting commercial fishing equipment with precise technical specifications, such as 100 gallons per minute capacity for filtration systems, 230V 3500W stainless steel heaters, and temperature controllers with LCD displays. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, with a product service code of 2060 for Commercial Fishing Equipment. Potential vendors must submit quotes by January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with any questions required to be submitted by December 23, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price to a responsible vendor capable of meeting the detailed equipment specifications.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a size standard of 1,000 employees, which limits competition to qualifying small business vendors authorized to resell Pentair products. The equipment will be delivered to the Nevada Department of Wildlife located at 245 Lake Shore Road in Boulder City, Nevada, with a required delivery timeline of 60 days after order receipt and a target delivery date of November 15, 2024. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves purchasing six total units of specialized hatchery equipment. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Nicholas Clements, with Angela Craig serving as the primary point of contact for solicitation information. The Bureau of Reclamation has justified the brand-specific requirement through market research, determining that Pentair products are essential for maintaining compatibility with existing hatchery infrastructure and meeting specific operational needs.