CO - Grand Junction FWCO - UCR Fish Screens
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Grand Junction FWCO, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of UCR Fish Screens. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price order to supply nine specialized fish screens designed to prevent fish entry into wetland water control structures. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 9 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for nine (9) UCR Fish Screens, each comprising six panels. Each panel must measure 48 inches wide and 80 inches long. Screens must be constructed from metal suitable for submersion (stainless steel or aluminum preferred for weight) with rounded bars to prevent injury to small fish, and an aperture width less than 1/2-inch. Wedgewire screens are not acceptable. The screens must be mounted in metal frames for installation into existing water control structures. Delivery is FOB Destination to Grand Junction, CO.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Firm-Fixed-Price Order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 2060 - Commercial Fishing Equipment
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior / US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Period of Performance: June 12, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Delivery Date: September 30, 2026
- Place of Delivery: 445 West Gunnison Ave., Suite 140, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 12, 2026, at 9 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email a combined/single PDF file to dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, company information (including SAM.gov UEI), a signed copy of all solicitation amendments, and a completed Buy American Certificate.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on the ability to meet technical specifications, Past Performance (assessed using CPARS and other available sources), and Price (for completeness and reasonableness).
Important Notes
- Solicitation Number: 140FS226Q0101.
- Contracting Officer: Dana Arnold, dana_arnold@fws.gov, 703-468-8289.
- The contractor is responsible for packing, marking, preparing bills of lading, and bearing all charges to the specified delivery point.
- Delivery requires contacting Travis Francis at least three days prior to arrange a specific time.
- Unloading is the sole responsibility of the delivery carrier, and a liftgate will be required.