New Genoa National Fish Hatchery Fish Distribution

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for an aluminum fish distribution tank for the New Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. The procurement specifically requires a specialized tank 72 inches long by 48 inches wide by 42 inches high, featuring double-wall insulation and two independent isolated compartments. Technical specifications include a single lid isolating each compartment, 6-inch discharge pipes with male camlock ends, a complete oxygen system with separate flow meters, and Fresh Flo 12-volt aerators. The solicitation will be awarded on a best value basis, with greater emphasis placed on conformance to technical specifications and drawings rather than price. Quotes are due by January 10, 2025, at 1700 EST, with a required delivery date of April 25, 2025.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires bidders to provide detailed information including lead time, country of origin, freight charges, and comprehensive technical drawings/specifications. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement is focused on obtaining a highly specialized piece of equipment for fish hatchery operations. The place of performance is the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin, with the equipment intended to support fish distribution and management activities. Interested small businesses must carefully review the technical requirements and ensure complete compliance with the solicitation's detailed specifications to be considered for award.