CA-SF BAY DELTA FWO-FISH REARING SUPPORT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for commercial services to provide fish rearing support services at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities in San Joaquin County, California. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The services include fish husbandry, fish health monitoring, water quality monitoring, facility support, data collection, and reporting in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

• Fish husbandry

• Fish health monitoring

• Water quality monitoring

• Facility support

• Data collection and reporting

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: 12 months (expected to occur primarily between November 2026 and June 2027)
  • Option Year 1: 12 months

• The contractor will receive approximately 30 days advance notice prior to the start of services.

• Offerors must submit a completed SF-1449, a completed Bid Schedule, and a Technical Submission limited to seven (7) pages.

• Quotes are due no later than 1:00 PM Central Time on June 29, 2026.

• Basis of Award: Best Value Tradeoff, with price as the primary factor. Technical acceptability and other non-price factors will be evaluated.

• Offerors must include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with no exclusions.

• If subcontractors will perform any portion of the work, prime contractors must provide subcontractor information upon request.

• This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)

• Size Standard: $19 million

• A site visit may be available upon request and must be coordinated in advance with the Technical Point of Contact.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "BID SCHEDULE" and "OFFER EVALUATION INFORMATION," serves as a pricing and submission guide for potential bidders. It details the required format for submitting quotes, the evaluation process, and specific submission requirements.

• Bid Schedule: Includes line items for "Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Support - Base Year" and "Option Year 1 Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Support," both priced as Lump Sum. It also requires the "Total Quoted Price."
• Vendor Information: Requires Company Name, SAM.gov UEI, Valid Email Address, Valid Phone Number, confirmation of active SAM registration, and confirmation of Small Business Status under the solicitation NAICS.
• Notes: States that CLIN prices must include all labor, travel, overhead, and other costs necessary to complete the Statement of Work. No separate reimbursement for travel or direct costs will be made unless authorized.
• Quotes Due: June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
• Submission Format: Email required documents (SF-1449, Bid Schedule, Technical Submission) as separate PDF files to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov. The subject line must include the solicitation number.
• Required Submission Documents: SF-1449 (completed and signed), Bid Schedule (completed pricing), and Technical Submission (demonstrating capability to perform PWS requirements).
• Technical Submission Content: Must include technical approach, relevant experience, key personnel qualifications, and demonstrated ability to meet schedule and on-site support.
• Evaluation Method: Best Value Tradeoff – Price First. The Government will evaluate price, required qualifications, technical approach, relevant experience, and key personnel qualifications. Technical acceptability is a Pass/Fail criterion.

This document is critical for bidders to understand how to price their offer, what information is required for submission, the deadline for quotes, and how their proposals will be evaluated. It outlines the specific components of the bid schedule and the criteria for both technical and price evaluation, directly impacting proposal preparation and strategy.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide non-personnel services for fish rearing support for the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project, supporting fisheries conservation, recovery, and management objectives for delta smelt within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

• Provide fish husbandry, monitoring of fish health and environmental conditions, facility support, and data collection/reporting.

• Accomplish all tasks necessary for effective fish rearing operations.

• Services required approximately two (2) to five (5) days per week.

• Base Year performance expected November 2026 through June 2027, with fish potentially arriving late January to late February 2027.

• Option Year I schedule expected to be similar to Base Year.

• Maintain fish health and survival in accordance with Service-approved protocols.

• Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) includes objectives for daily husbandry, water quality monitoring, data submission, and emergency response.

• Specific thresholds include zero missed feedings, mortality reporting within one hour, no more than 2% recording errors, and 100% on-time report submission.

• Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year of 12 months and one (1) 12-month option year.

• Place of Performance: Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities.

• Contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program.

• Contractor personnel must possess experience or training in fish husbandry, aquaculture, or fisheries biology.

• Key personnel include a Contract Manager and Fish Rearing Technicians with specific experience requirements.

• Contractor is responsible for all daily travel to and from the facility.

• Contractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, including FAR, OSHA, and specific USFWS policies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a solicitation for commercial services to provide fish rearing support at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities in San Joaquin County, California. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The services include fish husbandry, monitoring of fish health and environmental conditions, facility support, and data collection/reporting.

• Provide personnel, supervision, and services for fish husbandry, fish health monitoring, and water quality monitoring.

• Operate and maintain pond water delivery and discharge systems, filtration, and life-support systems.

• Conduct daily feeding of fish according to approved protocols.

• Monitor fish behavior, distribution, and health.

• Collect, record, and report daily water quality parameters.

• Inspect and maintain pond structures, aeration systems, and associated equipment.

• Implement approved predator management and exclusion measures.

• Assist with fish evaluations, grading, sampling, and health inspections.

• Respond to weather-related events and maintain logs.

• Adhere to all project Standard Operating Procedures, biosecurity, and safety requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: Base Year (12 months) with one 12-month option year.

• Base Year services expected primarily between November 2026 and June 2027.

• Option Year I period of performance expected to be similar to the Base Year.

• Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.

• Submission Method: Email required documents (SF-1449, Bid Schedule, Technical Submission) to Tanner_Frank@ios.doi.gov.

• Required Documents: Completed SF-1449, completed Bid Schedule, and a Technical Submission (limited to seven pages).

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value Tradeoff - Price First. Evaluation will consider Required Qualifications, Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, and Key Personnel Qualifications. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services.

• Size Standard: Not specified, but likely related to NAICS code.

• A site visit may be available upon request and must be coordinated in advance.

• Offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with no exclusions.

• Subcontractor information must be provided upon request.