20--CO - Grand Junction FWCO - UCR Fish Screens
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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 Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotes for one (1) UCR Fish Screen, consisting of 6 panels, for the Grand Junction FWCO. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Quotes are due May 12, 2026, at 9 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of one UCR Fish Screen, comprising 6 panels, designed to prevent fish from entering a water control structure into a wetland site. Key specifications include:
- Product: One (1) fish screen, consisting of 6 panels.
- Dimensions: Each panel must measure 48-inches wide and 80 inches long.
- Material: Constructed of metal suitable for submersion in water (stainless steel or aluminum preferred).
- Screening Material: Rounded bars are required to prevent injury to small fish; wedgewire style screens are not acceptable. The aperture width between screen bars must be less than 1/2-inch.
- Mounting: Screens shall be mounted in metal frames for installation into an existing water control structure.
Delivery is FOB Destination to 445 West Gunnison Ave., Suite 140, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The contractor must contact Travis Francis (Travis_francis@fws.gov, 970-287-9346) at least three days prior to delivery to arrange a time. A liftgate is required for the delivery truck, and unloading is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted per FAR 52.212-4(a) by the USFWS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or designee.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: June 12, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Quotes Due: May 12, 2026, at 9 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026 (reflecting Amendment 0001).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to dana_arnold@fws.gov as a combined/single PDF file.
- Required Documents: Offerors must provide a completed SF 1449, company information (including SAM.gov UEI), a signed copy of all solicitation amendments, and a completed Buy American Certificate.
- Evaluation Factors: The government will evaluate offers based on the ability to meet technical specifications, Past Performance (assessed using CPARS and other available sources), and Price (evaluated for completeness and reasonableness).
Amendment 0001 Notes
Amendment 0001, effective May 1, 2026, revises the specifications, clarifies the requirement to one (1) UCR Fish Screen (6 panels), reduces the quantity for Line Item 00010 from 9 to 1 unit, and updates the period of performance. Bidders should acknowledge receipt of this amendment, and offers must be submitted in accordance with the revised specifications and quantity. The deadline for receipt of offers remains unchanged.