WI-genoa NFH-FY25 bloodworms

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure up to 10,000 pounds of frozen bloodworms (chironomid species) for the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. The solicitation requires bloodworms between 5-30 millimeters in length, free of heavy metal and chemical contamination, and frozen immediately after capture. Offerors must submit detailed technical narratives demonstrating their capabilities, past performance information, and pricing details. The evaluation will consider technical capabilities, lead time after receipt of order, past performance, and price, with technical factors and lead time being more heavily weighted than price. Quotes are due by April 2, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time, and must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Dana Arnold.

The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and falls under the NAICS category of Other Animal Food Manufacturing. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price order with a performance period from April 9, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Deliveries will be made in two shipments of up to 5,000 pounds each during the May through August growing season, with delivery to the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation involves procuring biological feed materials for fish hatchery operations. Technical points of contact for the solicitation include Jadon Motquin and Orey Eckes, who can provide additional details about the specific requirements and specifications.