Idaho Custom Fish Feeding System Installation
ID: 140FS125Q0043Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (N036)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/58fd0dc83cb44147a13145cc9fa35aed/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotes for the installation of a custom-designed automated fish feeding system at the Clearwater Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, Idaho. This project, designated under solicitation number 140FS125Q0043, is a total small business set-aside and aims to enhance fish propagation by accommodating 1.9 million Chinook salmon and 900,000 Steelhead through modern feeding technology. The installation will require the contractor to ensure proper positioning, power connections, and functionality of the system, adhering to safety regulations due to the proximity to water and live fish. Quotes are due by March 12, 2025, with site visit requests accepted until March 5, 2025; interested parties should contact Chelsea Devivo at chelsea_devivo@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Devivo, Chelsea
    (000) 000-0000
    chelsea_devivo@fws.gov
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    Sol_140FS125Q0043.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the installation of a custom-designed automated fish feeding system at Clearwater Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, Idaho. This solicitation (140FS125Q0043) is a total small business set aside, emphasizing small business participation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. The project, intended for a performance period from April 1 to May 30, 2025, requires the qualified contractor to install the feeding system for 1.9 million Chinook salmon and 900,000 Steelhead. Quotes are due by March 12, 2025, with site visit requests accepted until March 5, 2025. The evaluation of proposals will focus on the contractor's past performance, technical understanding, and price, where price and technical factors are weighted equally. The installation requirements include positioning the system on a flat base, connecting power sources, aligning feed hoses, and ensuring proper function before final inspection by a technician from the feeding system company. The contract will adhere to established safety regulations, given the work’s proximity to water and live fish. Successful bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submission. This initiative aims to enhance fish propagation and management through modern feeding technology.
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