FY26 WSD Fish Hatchery Operation 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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically W075 ENDIST SAN FRAN, has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the FY26-29 operation and maintenance of the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery (DCFH) and Coyote Valley Fish Facility (CVFF). This notice justifies a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CA DFW) due to their unique capabilities and specialized experience, including a necessary Scientific Permit from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The contract covers essential services for species preservation, including:
- Propagation, rearing, and release of 200,000 steelhead from DCFH.
- Propagation, rearing, and release of 200,000 steelhead from CVFF.
- Relocation of Chinook salmon adults returning to DCFH.
- Night and weekend surveillance of the Coho facility.
- Processing of Coho returns to DCFH or CVFF.
- Spawning and releasing transportation support. These operations are critical to compensate for habitat loss at Warm Springs Dam and Coyote Valley Dam, located near Geyserville, CA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price, sole-source.
- Period of Performance: 1 May 2026 - 30 April 2029, consisting of a 12-month base year and two 1-year options.
- Funding: Operations and Maintenance funds.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but will be determined.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is justified as "other than full and open competition" under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The CA DFW is identified as the only responsible source capable of performing these services due to their unique expertise, historical involvement, and possession of a critical Scientific Permit from NMFS for working with Endangered Species. Market research has not identified other qualified contractors.
Submission & Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not applicable.
Additional Notes
The services are vital for shared Federal and State public policies concerning species preservation. CA DFW has a long history of providing these services and possesses unique institutional knowledge. Previous contracts for similar services have also been awarded to CA DFW.