CO LEADVILLE NFH HDPE WATER PIPE MATERIALS
Overview
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the purchase and delivery of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water pipe materials for the Colorado Leadville National Fish Hatchery. This unrestricted solicitation aims to replace an existing wood stave pipe water system. Offers are due by February 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply and delivery of new HDPE pipe and fittings to replace the current wood stave pipe water system, which is used for drinking water and operates at pressures not exceeding 40 PSI. All materials must be certified NSF 61. Key materials include:
- 3-inch Temporary Cap to Attach to HDPE Pipe Wall Sleeve (2 EA)
- 3-inch HDPE Fuse Pipe with Carbon Black SDR11 (826 LF)
- 3-inch 22 1/2° HDPE Butt Fuse Fitting SDR 11 (11 EA)
- 3-inch 45° HDPE Butt Fuse Fitting SDR 11 (8 EA)
- HDPE Wall Sleeve for Watertight Seal, 3-inch and Fusible Butt (4 EA) The price must encompass all requested materials and their delivery to the site. Offerors are also required to provide the county of origin and estimated lead time post-receipt of order.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 140FS226Q0028
- NAICS Code: 326122 (Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Delivery Date: July 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested businesses should submit quotations using the RFQ Standard Form (SF) 1449, along with all supporting documents, by the specified due date and time. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical specifications and past performance over price, indicating a best value tradeoff approach. If subcontractors are anticipated, their names must be disclosed with the quote submission.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions) and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders). All payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).