OK TISHOMINGO NFH - Oxygen Generating System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for a Novair Compact 40-B oxygen generating system to be delivered to the OK Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery. This Request for Quote (RFQ) requires the equipment to meet specific technical specifications including 93% or greater oxygen concentration, 40 standard cubic feet per hour flow rate, 85 psi output or greater, and a 59-gallon or greater storage tank, among other performance requirements. The procurement is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with evaluation based on comparative assessment of technical ability, lead time, and price, with shorter lead times and offers exceeding minimum requirements receiving favorable consideration. Quotations must be submitted as a single combined PDF file to the contracting officer, Dana Arnold (dana_arnold@fws.gov or 703-468-8289), by March 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time. The contract period of performance runs from March 27, 2026, through September 30, 2026, with delivery required by September 30, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a 100% WOSB reserve under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a 1,200-employee size standard. The procurement is conducted under other-than-full-and-open competition, justified by the requirement for Novair brand equipment specifically to ensure compatibility with the hatchery's existing oxygen delivery infrastructure and operational systems, with the justification noting that alternative brands would require significant facility modifications. The hatchery is located at 5501 State Highway 7, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460, and delivery is required on a FOB Destination basis with all shipping costs and liability borne by the contractor. Contractors must contact Ralph Simmons (580-215-0879) or Aaron White (580-713-4958) no later than three days prior to delivery to arrange a specific delivery time, with unloading available via forklift between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No incumbent contractor information or budget range is specified in the solicitation documents.