Willamette Valley Downstream Fish Passage Monitoring Rotary Screw Trap Sampling & Bulk Markings
ID: W9127N25R0005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ANIMAL/FISHERIES (B516)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a35b11d6a7b949428f9aedcf09f2b48e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, is seeking a contractor for the Willamette Valley Downstream Fish Passage Monitoring project, which involves rotary screw trap sampling and bulk marking of juvenile Chinook salmon and winter steelhead. The primary objective is to enhance fish passage and water quality in compliance with a U.S. District Court injunction, necessitating rigorous research, monitoring, and evaluation (RM&E) of the interim measures implemented at various dams in the Willamette Valley. This contract will be awarded on a total small business set-aside basis, with a competitive selection process focusing on technical merit, past performance, and price, and is anticipated to be released in mid-November 2024. Interested parties should contact David Cook at david.m.cook@usace.army.mil for further information and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David Cook
    david.m.cook@usace.army.mil
    Justin Figueredo
    Justin.F.Figueredo@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    Performance Work Statement -Synopsis Draft.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the Willamette Valley Downstream Fish Passage Monitoring outlines the requirements for a contract focused on sampling and marking juvenile Chinook salmon and winter steelhead to improve fish passage and water quality. Mandated by a U.S. District Court injunction, the project requires rigorous research, monitoring, and evaluation (RM&E) while adhering to the long-term RM&E plan. Key tasks include rotary screw trap sampling at various locations, bulk marking of fish using Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, and comprehensive reporting of collected data. The contract spans multiple years with defined base periods and option periods, specifying both contractor-furnished and government-furnished equipment and services. Operational requirements emphasize safety, proper deployment, coordination with USACE personnel, and meticulous data recording for accurate fish population assessments. The contractor must comply with numerous reporting obligations, including biweekly and biannual summaries detailing project activities and findings. This document exemplifies the federal government's commitment to analyzing environmental impacts and enhancing fish habitats in the context of RFPs for ecological monitoring, emphasizing collaboration among government agencies and adherence to judicial directives.
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