WI-genoa NFH-chironomid bloodworms

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks procurement and delivery of up to 8,500 pounds of frozen chironomid bloodworms to the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin, with quotes due June 10 at 12:00 PM EDT. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract.

Place of performance is the Genoa National Fish Hatchery, S5631 State Hwy 35, Genoa, Wisconsin 54632. The contractor must deliver two shipments between June and August 2026, with the first received by end of June and the second by August 31. All packaging, handling, refrigeration, transportation, and delivery costs are included in the quoted price. Deliveries must be made FOB Destination using freezer trucks to maintain continuous frozen storage at 0°F (-18°C) or colder.

Product specifications require bloodworms harvested and processed per standard commercial aquatic feed practices, with excess moisture, sediment, debris, and by-catch removed prior to freezing. Frozen blocks must average approximately one pound each, sealed in plastic bags and packed in corrugated boxes labeled with product description, net weight, harvest/production date if available, lot/batch number, and contractor name. Product must be free from foul odor, visible spoilage, decomposition, mold, excessive freezer burn, ice accumulation, foreign material, and hazardous contaminants. The Government reserves the right to inspect and reject nonconforming product at the contractor's expense.

Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov and should itemize total price for each shipment, delivery costs, and estimated lead time. Vendors must identify the species supplied by photos and specification sheets before award. Evaluation is based on Best Value considering technical acceptability, competitive pricing, competitive delivery schedules, and past performance history. The NAICS code is 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing; PSC is 8710, Forage and Feed.