OH OTTAWA NWR WETLAND PUMP
ID: 140FS225Q0094Type: Solicitation
AwardedMay 1, 2025
$27K$27,033
AwardeeLAKECRAFT, INC. 1010 W LAKESHORE DR Port Clinton OH 43452 USA
Award #:140FS225P0168
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

PSC

POWER AND HAND PUMPS (4320)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c88f0c4b071f42d797f60a5b8ae05519/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking qualified contractors to manufacture and install a custom wetland pump for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's Moist Soil 2 Water Control Structure. The project requires the production of a 10” x 12.5 HP axial flow pump with automatic level controls, capable of moving at least 2000 gallons per minute, along with additional components such as aluminum stoplogs and safety features. This initiative is crucial for enhancing water management in wetland areas, supporting environmental conservation efforts. Interested small businesses must submit their quotations and required documentation via email by April 11, 2025, and can contact Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@fws.gov or 240-381-7321 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riva, Jeremy
    (240) 381-7321
    jeremy_riva@fws.gov
    Files
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    Pump_for_Water_Control_Structure_SOW.pdf
    The USFWS Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge has issued an RFP to manufacture and install a custom pump and supporting components for the Moist Soil 2 Water Control Structure. This project focuses on enhancing water management in wetland areas. Key specifications include the manufacture of a 10” x 12.5 HP pump with automatic level controls, capable of moving at least 2000 gallons per minute. It is crucial that the pump comprises water-lubricated bearings and a coated underwater casing for durability. The project emphasizes collaboration between the pump manufacturer and the precast concrete vault manufacturer to ensure seamless integration. Additional deliverables consist of aluminum stoplogs, flap-style guards, and safety features on all machinery. The chosen offeror must reside within a two-hour radius for prompt service during high lake events and provide a one-year warranty on all components. Approval of shop drawings from Refuge staff is also required. This RFP illustrates the government's initiative to support environmental conservation through efficient water management systems in wildlife refuges.
    Sol_140FS225Q0094.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning a pump for the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's water control structure. It specifies that the contractor must manufacture a custom 10" x 12.5 HP axial flow pump and associated components, ensuring efficient water management for wetland sustainability. The scope includes the production of safety features and specific performance capabilities, emphasizing collaboration with other manufacturers to ensure seamless integration. The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside and outlines critical compliance requirements under federal acquisition regulations, focusing on submission deadlines, evaluation criteria, and payment processes through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The document instructs interested businesses to respond via email with their quotations, including all required documentation by the specified due date of 04/11/2025. It also incorporates provisions safeguarding the government’s interests, such as compliance with federal laws and protection against telecommunications vulnerabilities. The summary captures the significance of the RFQ in promoting environmental management through targeted technical solutions while upholding federal contracting standards.
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