WI-IRON RIVER NFH - ICE PURCHASE
ID: 140FS225Q0067Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Ice Manufacturing (312113)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/28ee7b2621124211863295daf9f48102/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking a contractor to supply 45,360 pounds of chlorine-free ice for the Iron River National Fish Hatchery, with a focus on transporting lake and brook trout from April to June 2025. The procurement requires the ice to be delivered in a climate-controlled manner, ensuring that it does not melt and that the cubes remain separate, with specific delivery expectations including 18 pallets by April 28, 2025, and additional pallets as needed. This ice is critical for maintaining fish viability during transportation, reflecting the hatchery's operational needs. Interested parties must submit their quotations by March 3, 2025, and can contact Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov or 703-468-8289 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arnold, Dana
    (703) 468-8289
    dana_arnold@fws.gov
    Files
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    A06_-_Ice_Purchase_-_Specifications.pdf
    The Iron River National Fish Hatchery seeks a contractor to supply 45,360 pounds of chlorine-free ice for transporting lake and brook trout from April to June. The request includes one quote covering the cost of ice, shipping, and related fees. The ice must be delivered in a climate-controlled manner without melting, and the cubes should not be frozen together. The hatchery has specific delivery expectations, requiring 18 pallets by April 28, 2025, with additional pallets delivered in increments of nine, depending on need, with turnaround times potentially as short as five days. The supplier must ensure pallets are accessible by forklift, with the hatchery providing the equipment and operator. This request reflects the hatchery's operational needs to maintain fish viability during transportation.
    Sol_140FS225Q0067.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of 45,360 pounds of chlorine-free ice for the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Submissions are due by March 3, 2025. The acquisition is set as a firm-fixed-price, focused on meeting specific technical requirements outlined in the provided specifications. Offerors must detail their technical capabilities along with past performance records through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The evaluation will prioritize ability to meet specifications and past performance over price submissions. Provisions require interested parties to submit identification, including the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and confirm compliance with certain federal standards, particularly concerning telecommunications and labor regulations. The RFQ outlines specific representations and certifications required from offerors, including information pertaining to any potential affiliations, tax considerations, and compliance with acquisition regulations. These details facilitate the selection process to ensure the contractor meets government standards and can deliver on technical specifications within the required timeframe.
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