F--Carcass Removal, Coleman NFH, CA
ID: DOIFFBO260001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing (311613)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FISH HATCHERY (F022)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dcfd6a1e3c944cbd96144778d908f265/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Sacramento Rendering Co. for the urgent removal of salmon carcasses at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery in California. The contract will cover the disposal of approximately 45,000 pounds of salmon carcasses per load, twice weekly, from October 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, during the spawning season, with the carcasses being unsuitable for donation and ideally repurposed for fertilizer. Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating how competition could benefit the Government by the deadline of 2:00 PM EDT on November 14, 2025, to Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 311613 (Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing) and utilizes Simplified Acquisition procedures as outlined in FAR 13.501(a)(2).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Riley, Fred
    (413) 253-8738
    fred_riley@fws.gov
    Files
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    Attachment_1-_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to SACRAMENTO RENDERING CO. The contract is for the disposal of salmon carcasses from October 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, during the spawning season. These carcasses are unsuitable for donation and are intended for fertilizer use. This action falls under NAICS code 311613 (Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing) and utilizes Simplified Acquisition procedures (FAR 13.501(a)(2)). This is not a request for competitive quotes, but responsible sources may submit capability statements by 2:00 PM EDT on November 14, 2025, to Fred Riley at fred_riley@fws.gov, demonstrating how competition would benefit the Government. The agency retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses.
    Attachment_2-_Statement_of_Work_1.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coleman National Fish Hatchery requires salmon carcass removal services from October 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, facilities, equipment, and supervision for disposing of approximately 45,000 pounds of salmon carcasses per load, twice weekly, with potential for additional pickups. These carcasses are unsuitable for donation and are ideally used for fertilizer. The hatchery will use a forklift to load carcasses into the contractor's transport vehicle at the Anderson, CA location. Evaluation and acceptance will be determined by the Technical Coordinator/hatchery manager. The contractor is responsible for protecting government property and restoring any damaged areas. Normal duty hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with emergency services potentially required during non-duty hours.
    Attachment_3-_Solicitation-_provisions_and_clauses-_NOI_1.pdf
    This government file outlines clauses and provisions for federal contracts, incorporating by reference various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses. Key FAR clauses cover System for Award Management, commercial item terms, prohibitions on certain hardware/services (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, telecommunications, ByteDance), reporting executive compensation, protecting government interests when subcontracting with debarred entities, small business programs (HUBZone, limitations on subcontracting, post-award rerepresentation), labor standards (convict labor, segregated facilities, equal opportunity, veterans, workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons), foreign purchases restrictions, text messaging while driving, and electronic funds transfer. DIAR clauses detail contracting officer authorities and delegations. The document also emphasizes green acquisition initiatives and electronic invoicing via the IPP system. It specifies instructions for offerors, requiring separate price and technical/past performance proposals, and outlines evaluation criteria based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical approach, past performance, and key personnel. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, including small business status and Buy American Act compliance.
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