MT RELOCATION of BOZEMAN FISH HEALTH CENTER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comprehensive moving services for the relocation of the Bozeman Fish Health Center laboratory and office equipment in Bozeman, Montana. The contractor must provide specialized packing, transportation, and unpacking services for sensitive laboratory equipment including PCR machines, flow cytometers, genetic sequencing equipment, robotic liquid handlers, and microscopes, along with office materials and supplies. The government requires demonstrated experience moving scientific and medical-grade laboratory equipment, with particular emphasis on vibration-minimizing and climate-controlled transportation methods to ensure zero damage to equipment valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. Evaluation will be based on technical capabilities, demonstrated experience with sensitive laboratory equipment, period of performance dates, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance weighted more heavily than price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 10 AM MDT, and quotations must be submitted on Standard Form 1449 by July 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT to jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 484210 for Used Household and Office Goods Moving, with no incumbent contractor identified in the solicitation documents. The contract requires a firm fixed-price structure with performance scheduled between August 18-29, 2025, culminating in delivery on August 29, 2025. The contractor must furnish all necessary personnel, equipment, trucks, tools, and moving resources while adhering to applicable wage determinations for Gallatin County, Montana, which specify minimum hourly rates ranging from $11.06 to $49.58 depending on job classification. The relocation involves moving from the current Bozeman Fish Health Center location to a new facility within the same geographic area, with the contractor responsible for following an established layout plan for equipment placement. Performance standards mandate zero deviations from specified requirements and minimal interruption to the center's ongoing operations during the relocation period.