WA-mid columbia fwco-fish nets/traps

The Department of Interior's US Fish and Wildlife Service intends to procure specialized fishing equipment for the Mid Columbia Yakima National Wildlife Refuge located in Washington state. Specifically, the agency seeks to acquire four Oneida Style Trap nets and four 100-foot long leads through a single source procurement with M&S Inc dba Duluth Nets. The contract will be a firm fixed price arrangement, classified under NAICS code 314994 for Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills. While this is not a competitive solicitation, firms with relevant capabilities may submit a statement of capabilities to potentially influence future procurement strategies. The point of contact for this opportunity is Stephanie Long, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at Stephanie_long@fws.gov, with a response deadline of January 30, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is a total small business set-aside acquisition, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete or respond. The proposed contract will support the USFWS Mid Columbia facility located at 1917 March Road in Yakima, Washington. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b), which allows for non-competitive sourcing in specific circumstances. While no specific contract value was disclosed, the procurement involves four trap nets and four lengthy leads, suggesting a moderate-scale equipment purchase. The single-source approach with M&S Inc dba Duluth Nets implies the vendor has been pre-identified as the preferred or only suitable supplier for these specialized scientific fishing equipment items.