TX inks DAM NFH fish transport

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to provide a specialized fish transport system for the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery in Burnet, Texas. The solicitation (RFQ 140FS225Q0041) requires the procurement of a comprehensive fish transport tank system, which includes a 2,000-gallon trailer-mounted tank with two 1,000-gallon compartments and a 24' gooseneck steel trailer. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical specifications, past experience, and price, with technical factors being weighted more heavily than price. Quotes are due by January 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to jeremy_riva@fws.gov. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement, with payments processed through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 332420 (Metal Tank Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract requires delivery of the fully assembled fish transport system to the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery located at 345 Clay Young Road, Burnet, Texas 78611, with a mandatory delivery date of October 1, 2025. The technical specifications call for a complex system featuring aluminum tanks with fiberglass outer layers, specialized gate valves, oxygen monitoring systems, aerators, and custom trailer features including auxiliary lighting and storage compartments. Interested contractors must submit quotes on Standard Form 1449 and disclose any anticipated subcontractors with their proposal. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized and potentially high-value procurement for a unique fish transportation infrastructure project.