Notice of Intent to Sole Source Delaware City Fish Relocation
ID: W912BU25Q0001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIAPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103-0000, USA

NAICS

Finfish Fishing (114111)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (F020)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c941354da33e421c95d8e0e6fbdaeaa0/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, intends to proceed with a sole source contract for the capture and relocation of native fish species from the Delaware City Dredge Material Placement Facility (DMPF) to a designated relocation pond within the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Conservation Area. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, vessels, vehicles, and materials to effectively capture, identify, and relocate the fish species from an 85-acre waterbody to an approximately 28-acre pond located five miles away. This procurement is critical for the management and conservation of fisheries resources, aligning with the agency's environmental stewardship goals. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement and relevant documentation to the primary contact, Kevin J. Hannings, at kevin.j.hannings@usace.army.mil by 3:00 PM EDT on May 6, 2025, as no formal solicitation will be posted.

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