F--CA-RED BLUFF FWO-HATCHERY TAGGING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION for Late-Fall Chinook Marking & Tagging services. This is a Special Notice of Intent to Award, not a request for competitive quotations.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Late-Fall Chinook Marking & Tagging services. The USFWS aims to secure these services from a single source, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Intended Awardee: PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION, Red Bluff, CA.
- NAICS: 561320 Temporary Help Services
- PSC: F020 Fisheries Resources Management Services
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, by 1:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 8, 2026
Response Requirements
While this is not a competitive solicitation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. Responses must:
- Show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Include the firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
- Include the firm's Business Size.
- Be emailed to Contracting Specialist Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be conducted. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion. No reimbursement for response costs will be provided. Vendors must be registered and have accurate information in SAM.gov.