F--Nimbus Fish Hatchery Operations and Maintenance
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 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Central California Area Office (CCAO), has issued a Sources Sought notice for Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Gold River, California. This market research aims to identify businesses capable of providing continuous 24/7/365 hatchery operations and facility maintenance. Responses are due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive O&M for the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, including:
- Hatchery Operations: Full operation of fish hatchery activities, including spawning, rearing, and release of approximately 4 million Fall-run Chinook salmon smolts and 430,000 Central Valley steelhead yearlings annually. This includes maintaining fish health and meeting production targets.
- Facility Maintenance: Minor to moderate preventative and corrective maintenance of hatchery buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and water systems, and associated equipment.
- Ancillary Services: Custodial services, groundskeeping, pest/invasive species control, and provision of fish biologist/environmental scientist support.
- Compliance & Coordination: Adherence to all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and environmental requirements (e.g., HGMP). Coordination with Reclamation and other resource agencies (NMFS, USFWS, CDFW), and preparation of operational plans and reports.
- Staffing: Provision of all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for continuous 24/7/365 operations, including a Hatchery Manager, Lead Technician, and other specialized staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Duration: One base period of 12 months (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and four 12-month option periods, extending through June 30, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 561210 – Facilities Support Services (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million)
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Information Requested
Interested businesses are requested to submit a capability statement including:
- Company name, address, SAM UEI, and point of contact.
- Business size and socioeconomic classification.
- Demonstrated capability to perform fish hatchery operations and maintenance, including 24/7 operations and facility management.
- Relevant experience in similar work, including biological production, facility maintenance, and environmental compliance.
- Intent to submit a quote if a solicitation is issued.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and information purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached and may be subject to change.