NV-lahontan NFH-fish transport tanks

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the fabrication and installation of 2,500-gallon fish transport tanks at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery in Gardnerville, Nevada. The procurement seeks to replace aging stocking truck equipment to support the Lahontan Cutthroat trout program, which stocks up to 500,000 fish annually in the Pyramid, Truckee, and Tahoe Basins. The technical specifications require 5052-H32 aluminum construction, polyurethane insulation, fiberglass external layer, six aerators, three top access hatches, full-width baffles, and a complete truck body with specific structural and safety features. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using a "Price Alone" evaluation method, with the lowest-priced quote meeting the Statement of Work requirements being selected. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Tanner_Frank@fws.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 10, 2025, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractors are identified in the available documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement falls under the small business size standard threshold and involves specialized aquaculture equipment fabrication. The contract performance period runs from September 15, 2025, through December 31, 2025, providing approximately three and a half months for completion. The work will be performed at the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery facility in Gardnerville, Nevada, with the technical point of contact being Danelle Lloyd at (775) 720-4869.