Rainbow trout stocking - lake walcott

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks rainbow trout stocking services for Lake Walcott in Heyburn, Idaho, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 1700 Mountain Daylight Time. The procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 112511 (Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries).

The contractor must deliver and stock 20,000 triploid rainbow trout sized 10–12 inches by October 30 annually, with an 80% minimum acceptable delivery standard of 16,000 live fish. The base contract period runs from August 22, 2026 through August 21, 2027, with four optional renewal years extending through August 21, 2031. Services include all rearing, health certifications, permits, transportation, and supervision necessary to successfully stock the trout. The contract vehicle is a Request for Quote for commercial services under PSC code 8820 (Live Animals, Not Raised For Food).

The contractor must provide detailed rearing reports documenting species, genetic strain, triploid determination, feeding rates, water quality logs, and disease treatments. A notification and estimate of trout release must be submitted by November 15 annually to Mark Arana at marana@usbr.gov. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial services, including Electronic Funds Transfer payment through the Invoice Processing Platform, security requirements, and compliance certifications related to prohibited foreign entities and Iran sanctions. The procurement is mitigation for impacts from the Inman powerplant and Minidoka spillway replacement projects.