WI-genoa NFH IRA fish rearing troughs and tanks

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking small businesses to provide specialized fish rearing equipment for the Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin. The solicitation (RFQ 140FS225Q0032) requires vendors to supply 24 units of 14-gallon rectangular troughs, 24 units of 20-gallon rectangular troughs, and 10 units of 30-gallon round fiberglass culture tanks. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical specifications, lead time, past performance, and price to determine the best value offer. Interested businesses must submit their quotes via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov by January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Technical contacts for the solicitation are Darla Wenger and Craig Bockholt, who can be reached at (608) 689-2605 for any clarification or questions about the requirements.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS category 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The equipment must be fabricated from FDA-approvable isophthalic resin with specific color and technical specifications, including pool blue gel-coated interiors and gray pigmented exteriors. The period of performance is from January 22, 2025 to March 31, 2025, with delivery to be made directly to the Genoa National Fish Hatchery located at S5689 State Highway 35, Genoa, Wisconsin 54632-8836. Vendors are required to submit quotes on SF 1449 form, provide company information including a UEI number, and complete all required representations and certifications. Offerors must also submit a past performance and references form demonstrating experience with similar contracts in size and complexity.