SCCAO Fish Counting Bucket Replacement

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks fabrication and delivery of a replacement fish counting bucket for the Tracy Fish Collection Facility at its South Central California Area Office, with quotations due July 1, 2026. The procurement is 100 percent set-aside for small business concerns only.

Place of performance is Byron, California (6525 Lindemann Road). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PDT; questions are due June 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT.

The bucket must be fabricated from stainless steel Type 316L to government-provided drawings (863-208-63238, 863-208-63239, 863-208-63240, 863-208-63241) and comply with American Welding Society D1.6 standards for stainless steel structural welding. The existing bucket has been in continuous operation since 1957; the replacement must address critical operational deficiencies including improved fish retention, reduced clogging, increased capacity, and enhanced operator safety. The estimated quantity is one bucket as a lump sum. Deliverables include a project schedule, welder certifications, the fabricated bucket, two spare EPDM rubber gaskets suitable for brackish water at 45–80°F, and as-built drawings with red-green mark-ups. Period of performance is 180 days from the effective date.

Contract type is firm-fixed price, F.O.B. destination, with all delivery charges inclusive. The NAICS code is 332313 (Plate Work Manufacturing; 750-employee size standard); PSC is 2060 (Commercial Fishing Equipment). Award will be based on comparative evaluation of technical approach, past performance, prior experience (demonstrating five years of relevant experience with at least two projects in the last five years), and price. The government anticipates selection without exchanges. Offerors must comply with Buy American Act requirements and maintain current SAM.gov representations and certifications.