54--SC-BEARS BLUFF NFH-FIBERGLASS TANKS
ID: 140FS326Q0008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

STORAGE TANKS (5430)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b71da676e1ee4e0eb585fe0a27227774/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting quotes for the procurement of three fiberglass aquaculture tanks for the Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery located in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. The tanks must meet specific requirements, including being 10 feet in diameter and 3 feet deep, with features such as sectional fiberglass construction, a recessed sump, and a polished gelcoat finish. These tanks are critical for housing aquatic species, supporting the hatchery's mission to enhance fish populations and ecosystems. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 12, 2026, at 3 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Merenica Banks at merenica_banks@fws.gov or by phone at 703-358-2072.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Banks, Merenica
    (703) 358-2072
    merenica_banks@fws.gov
    Files
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    Attachment_1_-_SOW_-_BBNFH_Fiberglass_Aquaculture_Tanks.pdf
    Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery requires three 10-ft round, 3-ft deep fiberglass aquaculture tanks for housing aquatic species. The tanks must be sectional, with a 6-inch deep recessed sump designed to accept a 6-inch schedule 40 PVC standpipe, and a 3-inch PVC slip x slip coupler for drainage. They need a 3-inch schedule 40 PVC 90-degree elbow as the drain and fiberglass skirting providing at least 6 inches of ground clearance. The interior must have a smooth polished black gelcoat, and the exterior a gray pigment gelcoat, with a minimum wall thickness of 3/16 inch and a gel coat thickness of 20 mils. Pricing must include delivery to 7030 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC, during normal operating hours (Mon-Fri, 7:30 am-3 pm), with the shipper responsible for offloading. Contractors must provide a price quotation based on these specifications, noting any deviations to the Contracting Officer before the solicitation period closes. The contact for delivery is James Henne at 843-559-2315 or James_Henne@fws.gov.
    Attachment_2_-_PRICE_Schedule_.docx
    This document is a price schedule (Attachment 2) for the procurement of fiberglass aquaculture tanks under Solicitation Number 140FS326Q0008. It requires vendors to provide quantities and unit prices for three fiberglass aquaculture tanks, including associated delivery costs to the USFWS, Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. The form also requests the total quote amount, vendor company name, representative name and signature, contact email, SAM.GOV UEI number, and estimated delivery/completion date. This document serves as a standard pricing template for vendors bidding on a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for specific equipment.
    Sol_140FS326Q0008_Amd_0001.pdf
    This amendment to solicitation 140FS326Q0008/0001, issued by FWS SAT Team 3, outlines the purchase of three new Fiberglass Tanks for FWS Bears Bluff NFH. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) targeting small businesses, with award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Offerors must acknowledge the amendment by completing items 8 and 15, returning copies, or via separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge prior to the specified hour and date may lead to rejection. The amendment updates the Statement of Work (SOW) and maintains all other terms and conditions. Key evaluation factors include technical acceptability (product matching specifications, SAM registration, correct paperwork submission) and price (firm fixed price quote with detailed components, pictures, labor, delivery price, and scheduled delivery date). Questions are due by January 8, 2026, and quotes by January 12, 2026, both by 3 PM EST, to Merenica Banks.
    Sol_140FS326Q0008.pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140FS326Q0008, issued by FWS SAT Team 3, is for the purchase and delivery of three new fiberglass tanks for the FWS Bears Bluff NFH in Wadmalaw Island, SC. The solicitation is a small business set-aside and will result in a firm-fixed-price contract awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Key evaluation factors include technical compliance with specifications, SAM registration, correct submission of all required paperwork, and a firm fixed price quote detailing components, pictures, labor, and delivery. Quotes are due by January 12, 2026, at 3 PM EST. The document also outlines standard government contract clauses, including those for invoicing via the IPP system, inspection, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
    Updated_-_BBNFH_Fiberglass_Aquaculture_Tanks_SOW_20250805_0001.pdf
    The Bears Bluff National Fish Hatchery requires three 10-ft round, 3-ft deep fiberglass aquaculture tanks for housing aquatic species. The Statement of Work outlines specific requirements: tanks must be sectional fiberglass with a 36-inch internal height and 50-inch external height, featuring a 4-inch deep recessed sump for a 6-inch PVC standpipe, and a 3-inch PVC coupler and 90-degree elbow drain. They need fiberglass skirting providing 4-inch ground clearance, a smooth polished black gelcoat interior, gray gelcoat exterior, minimum 3/16-inch wall thickness, and 20mils gel coat thickness. Pricing must include all costs, including delivery to 7030 Bears Bluff Rd, Wadmalaw Island, SC 20487, during normal operating hours (Mon-Fri, 7:30am-3pm). The contractor must provide a price quotation based on these specifications, noting any deviations to the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closes. The tanks should be packaged for forklift offloading. James Henne is the on-site point of contact.
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