56--AR - NORFORK HATCHERY COLUMN AERATION UNITS
ID: DOIFFBO240202Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, HURRICANE & RECOVERYFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (5680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/67adda7928524f79a20451a2a154fe6b/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of oxygenation equipment and aluminum packed columns for the Norfork National Fish Hatchery in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The anticipated contract will involve supplying vertical column aeration units, stands, and fill material, specifically designed to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from water through air stripping processes. This equipment is crucial for maintaining water quality in aquaculture environments, ensuring the health and sustainability of fish populations. Interested businesses are invited to respond by providing their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), relevant NAICS codes, and documentation of past projects similar to the requirements outlined, with responses due by September 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. For further inquiries, contact Tina Baker at tina_baker@fws.gov.

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