MT ennis NFH mobile fish pump

The Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting offers for a mobile fish pump/harvester unit to be used at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery in Montana for pumping juvenile Rainbow trout between rearing units and into transport trucks. The government is seeking one Aqua Life Magic Valley Heli Arc Model BP60G-P1 or equivalent unit, along with assembly fittings, O-rings, and a tube assembly with box chute and fittings. Key contract requirements include an adjustable/telescoping de-watering tower, 6-inch intake and discharge ports, an electric-start gas Honda motor, a 180-degree swiveling discharge tube, and associated hoses, with the equipment delivered fully assembled and ready for operation by September 30, 2026. Award will be made on a best-value basis considering technical specifications, past performance, and price, with conformance to scope of work viewed as more favorable than price alone. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time via email to the contracting officer, Jeremy Riva, at jeremy_riva@fws.gov, and offerors must include country of origin and delivery/pickup lead time in their quotations.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation documents. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with payment contingent upon delivery and acceptance through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform system. The single unit must be delivered FOB Destination to Ron Hopper, Hatchery Manager, at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery located at 180 Fish Hatchery Road, Ennis, Montana 59729, with all transportation costs borne by the contractor. Amendment 0001, effective March 18, 2026, removed delivery and installation instructions from the original solicitation, and all offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the proposal deadline to avoid rejection.