OR- KLAMATH FALLS FWO-FISH NET REAR SYS

This government solicitation, numbered 140F0S26Q0030, is a request for commercial products and services, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). The acquisition is for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and includes items such as fish pen frames, fish net packages, anchor packages, and wave attenuator packages, along with installation and shipping for both Upper Klamath Lake and Gerber Reservoir. The solicitation has an issue date of May 20, 2026, and an offer due date of June 11, 2026. The contract period of performance for some items extends from June 15, 2026, to June 14, 2027, with specific delivery and installation periods also outlined. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 339920 with a size standard of 750, indicating manufacturing of sporting and athletic goods. This document outlines the general terms and conditions for offers and subsequent awards, incorporating relevant Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses.

The Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery is establishing a new program to conserve and restore endangered Lost River and Shortnose Suckers in the Upper Klamath Basin. This initiative requires the construction and installation of net pen rearing systems at both Upper Klamath Lake and Gerber Reservoir to provide increased rearing space and long-term acclimation to wild environments, which has shown to improve post-stocking survival. The specifications for these net pen systems are detailed, including a 120’x 25’ frame with HDPE pontoons, a 25’x 59’x 15’ net package with 1/4" mesh, a robust anchor system with sixteen 1650 lb concrete blocks, and a wave attenuator package. Installation will involve a 4-man crew, forklift, boat/barge, and assembly of both the fish pen and anchor systems. Shipping requires three 48’ flatbeds per pen. While the specifications are identical for both locations, Gerber Reservoir will have unique labor and cost considerations due to its more remote location.

The solicitation, 140F0S26Q0030, from FWS Klamath Falls, OR, is a Request For Quote (RFQ) for two Fish Net Pens with delivery and installation at Upper Klamath Lake and Gerber Reservoir, OR. This is a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Products Contract set aside for small businesses, with NAICS code 339920. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including requirements for contractor performance assessment reporting (CPARS) and electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Key clauses address safeguarding covered contractor information systems, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, sustainable products and services, and anti-discrimination policies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The document also outlines authorities and delegations, restrictions on endorsements, and liability insurance requirements. The period of performance is to be determined (TBD).

The Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery is seeking proposals for the construction and installation of net pen rearing systems to conserve endangered Lost River and Shortnose Suckers. The project requires fish pen systems capable of withstanding harsh lake conditions, including freezing and ice impacts. Specifications are detailed for two locations: Upper Klamath Lake and Gerber Reservoir, with identical technical requirements but differing logistical considerations for installation and shipping. Each system includes a 120’x 25’ fish pen frame, a 25’x 59’x 15’ fish net package with 1/4" mesh, a robust anchor package with sixteen 1650 lb concrete block anchors, and a wave attenuator package. The installation package specifies a 4-man crew, forklift, boat/barge, and assembly for both the pen and anchor systems. Shipping requires three 48’ flatbeds per pen. This RFP aims to expand rearing space and provide long-term acclimation areas to improve post-stocking survival rates of the listed sucker populations.