CA-SF BAY-DELTA FISH AN-LARVAL TRANSPORT Trailer

Quick Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the acquisition of a custom 14-foot aluminum trailer for fish larval transport in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 13, 2026, at 1200 Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) custom 14-foot aluminum trailer, 99.5 inches wide, constructed of all 6061 T6 aluminum. Key specifications include:

• Must be California DOT-certified.
• Specific construction details for frame, flooring, crossmembers, perimeter, axles, wheels, tires, and LED lighting.
• Includes a spare tire mounted to the front tongue.
• Steps on both sides, 4 feet back.
• Cutout and support system at the front for oxygen units.
• Dedicated support system for a discharge PVC pipe.
• Trailer must come with proper title and registration documents ready for transfer.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm fixed-price purchase order.
• Delivery: Requested by June 1, 2026.
• FOB: Destination.
• Delivery Location: Contractor's facility within 100 miles of Sacramento, California area, unless otherwise coordinated.
• Published Date: April 7, 2026.
• Quote Due Date: April 13, 2026, at 1200 Eastern Time.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Email quote submission to Oscar Orozco (oscar_orozco@fws.gov).
• Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with technical acceptability evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
• Technical Acceptability Requirements: Offerors must provide a manufacturer's specification sheet demonstrating compliance with all specifications and salient characteristics. The vendor's inspection facility must be within 100 miles of Sacramento, CA, and they must be able to deliver by June 1, 2026.
• Required Documentation: A combined/single PDF file including company information, a completed price quote, the technical specification sheet, and completed FAR provisions (52.204-24, 52.212-3).
• Subcontractors: If used, provide name, supervisor name, email, and telephone number.

Eligibility & Notes

• Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Offers that do not meet technical specifications or the delivery date will not be considered.