UT jones hole NFH electrofishing backback

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a Smith-Root Apex backpack electrofishing unit and related accessories for the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. The primary objective of this procurement is to enable sampling and prevention of Whirling Disease in fish populations by providing specialized equipment for monitoring native trout populations in Jones Hole Creek. The solicitation (140FS225Q0035) will be evaluated using a best value approach, with technical requirements and past performance being more significant considerations than price. Quotes are due by January 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with a required delivery date of April 1, 2025. Interested businesses must submit quotes on Standard Form 1449 and provide comprehensive supporting documentation, with payment processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing), with a size standard of 600 employees. The specific equipment being procured includes a portable backpack electrofishing unit with an adjustable harness, a 6-foot two-piece electrode pole, stainless steel electrode ring, and two lithium batteries with a charger. The unit must meet precise technical specifications, including 400W continuous output, 47,000W peak output, and operational capabilities in temperatures ranging from 0-40°C and altitudes from -400 to 3,000 meters. This sole-source procurement is justified by Smith-Root being the only manufacturer meeting the required specifications, with their APEX model offering over 1,500 different waveform selections. The procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and has been approved by the Contracting Officer Jeremy Riva on January 3, 2025.