Sources Sought - FISH MARKING - OR, WA, ID

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking sources for a potential multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for fish marking services across multiple locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The contract will require skilled workers in three primary roles: Fish Marker, Fish Marker Assistant, and Automated Trailer Technician, who will perform tasks such as fin clipping, coded wire tagging, elastomer marking, and pit tagging for fish populations. Interested firms must submit their CAGE and Unique Entity ID to Robert_Sung@fws.gov by January 21, 2025, indicating which locations they can support. The work will primarily occur at ten specified locations, including sites in Carson, Cascade Locks, Ahsahka, Estacada, Entiat, Leavenworth, Cook, Underwood, Warm Springs, and Winthrop. Work schedules will typically run Monday through Saturday, with single shifts from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm and double shifts covering day and night periods.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a business opportunity open to firms of any size, with no specific set-aside designations. While specific award value was not disclosed, the contract involves detailed fish marking operations with precise performance standards, including maintaining a 98% tag retention rate and meeting daily marking quotas ranging from 1,200 to 6,000 fish per 8-hour shift depending on marking procedures and fish size. The work is categorized under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) and PSC code F020 (Natural Resources/Conservation- Fisheries Resources Management). Contractors must be prepared to handle specialized fish marking equipment, operate mobile marking trailers, perform quality control checks, and work in environments requiring careful fish handling and technical precision. The contract's geographic scope covers multiple fish hatchery and conservation sites across three northwestern states, suggesting a comprehensive regional approach to fish population management and research.