Notice of Sole-Source Purchase- 350, 000 Eyed Trout eggs, Steelhead Brood

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a sole-source procurement for 350,000 Eyed Trout eggs, specifically a Steelhead Brood genetically engineered for resistance to Bacterial Coldwater Disease (BCWD) and Infectious Hematopoietic Necrosis (IHN) virus. The procurement is being executed through a direct purchase from Troutlodge, Inc., the sole provider of this specific resistant fish stock in the United States. The primary objective is to address significant fish losses at the Willamette Fish Hatchery, where annual mortality rates have reached 33% due to pathogen susceptibility. The procurement is authorized under OAR 137-047-0275, ORS 279B.050(6)(m), and ORS 279B.075, with a planned purchase date of July 24, 2025. Potential vendors have a seven-calendar-day window to submit protests, which must be emailed to specified ODFW contact addresses and include detailed legal and factual grounds, potential harm descriptions, and specific relief requests.

This procurement is a direct sole-source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents. Troutlodge, Inc. is the exclusive vendor for this specialized genetic stock, with no alternative suppliers identified in the market research. The total estimated procurement value is $18,620.62, covering the 350,000 Eyed Trout eggs. The procurement aims to improve hatchery survival rates, meet operational contractual obligations, and reduce disease management costs by utilizing a proprietary, genetically resistant fish stock. The procurement process does not include a competitive bidding mechanism, as Troutlodge is confirmed as the only source for these specific genetically bred Steelhead Trout eggs. For any questions, vendors can contact Jazmine Deckard, the Procurement and Contract Assistant, at the provided email address.