Urgent Fish Feed Delivery, Winthrop NFH, WA

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Solicitation number
DOIFFBO260002
Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
PSC
8710 Forage And Feed
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding an urgent fish feed delivery contract for the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery, part of the larger Leavenworth Fisheries Complex in Washington. The agency intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to MOORE-CLARK U.S.A., INC. under Simplified Acquisition procedures and FAR authority 13.501(a)(b). This procurement falls under NAICS code 112511 (Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries) and is classified as a commercial service. The FWS emphasizes that maintaining consistency in fish feed is critical for the health and survival of Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead being raised in the Columbia Basin. This announcement serves as the only public notice and does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.

Interested contractors have until 2:00 pm EDT on Monday, November 17, 2025, to submit a capability statement to Contracting Specialist Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov, with the subject line referencing "Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260002." The capability statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. The required fish feed delivery is due by December 1, 2025, and includes specific products such as BioVita Starter formulations and BioClark's Fry feed in designated quantities. While the government currently intends to award solely to MOORE-CLARK U.S.A., INC., the agency reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. Any submissions will be evaluated solely for determining whether competition is warranted, and responsible sources are welcome to demonstrate their capability to compete.

Notice text

NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)
This is not a request for quotes.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government¿s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract toMOORE-CLARK U.S.A., INC.. for an Urgent fish feed delivery by 12/01/2025 per the Supply Requirement

This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 112511, Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries for which the agency intends to award with only one source under Authority, FAR 13.501(a)b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.


The Leavenworth Fisheries Complex (Leavenworth NFH, Entiat NFH, and Winthrop NFH) raises Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead in the Columbia Basin. Switching vendors would not be optimal to change their diet; the preference is to remain consistent in utilizing a feed that has been tested and has produced quality fish. In addition, changing their feed/diets at this critical stage of their lives could be detrimental to their growth, health, and high survival potential.
FWS anticipates deliveries to begin after receipt of the delivery/ purchase order.

This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.

Questions or comments to this NOI should be directed to Contracting Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov no later than 2:00pm, EDT, Monday 11/17/2025. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260002.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
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Attachment_2-_Supply_Requirement_1.pdf PDF
Attachment_1-_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf PDF
Attachment_3-_Solicitation-_provisions_and_clauses-_NOI_1.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notices posted for this opportunity, newest first
Notice Type Posted
WA-winthrop NFH-fish food Award Award Notice
Urgent Fish Feed Delivery, Winthrop NFH, WA This notice · Latest special notice Special Notice

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