Idaho Custom Fish Feeding System Installation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to install a custom fish feeding system at the Clearwater Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, Idaho. The project involves installing a firm-fixed-price system designed to feed 1.9 million Chinook salmon and 900,000 Steelhead, which includes installing 21,000 feet of HDPE distribution piping, connecting augers and feed hoses, mounting pipe supports on raceways, and attaching 45 pipe ends. Quotes are due by March 12, 2025, at 5 pm Pacific time, with a site visit request deadline of March 5, 2025. The contract will be awarded using a best value tradeoff methodology, evaluating technical approach, past performance, and price as approximately equal factors. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov by the quote due date and submit a comprehensive package including pricing, capabilities statement, technical approach, UEI code, and point of contact information.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990, with a size standard of $19.5 million. The anticipated performance period is from April 1, 2025, to May 30, 2025, representing a relatively compact two-month implementation timeline. The hatchery will provide additional support by supplying an electrician and forklift during the installation process. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the project involves a specialized installation at a specific fish hatchery location in Ahsahka, Idaho. The contract appears to be focused on precise technical requirements for a specialized feeding system, with the contractor expected to prepare the infrastructure for final inspection by the feed system manufacturer (FFF). The project represents a targeted infrastructure improvement for fish production facilities, with specific technical and logistical parameters guiding the installation process.