WA columbia river FPO fish marking IDIQ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking multiple contractors to provide fish marking services across several locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation (No. 140F0S25Q0007) covers fish marking activities at sites including Carson-WA, Cascade Locks-OR, Ahsahka-ID, and other specified locations. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability, past performance, and pricing, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. Vendors must demonstrate capability in recruiting labor, providing fish markers with two weeks' notice, and completing a small business subcontracting plan. Electronic quotation submissions are due by 10:00 AM PT on May 7, 2025, with contractors required to submit proposals via email to Robert_sung@fws.gov.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to all qualified vendors. The IDIQ will have a base year and four one-year option periods, running from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2030, with a shared ceiling of $2.5 million across all contracts. The estimated total spending for 2026 is $375,000, and the government will provide all necessary equipment including an automated tagging trailer and CWT tagging equipment. Small business utilization goals are substantial, targeting 42% overall participation with specific allocations for small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned businesses, HUBZone businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and Indian small businesses. Hourly labor rates will be based on the Service Contract Act wage determination, with rates varying by state and job classification, and the contract will cover multiple fish marking locations across the Pacific Northwest region.