Hatchery Fish Stocking
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Fish Hatchery Services to stock recreational fishing lakes at USAFA and the Farish Recreation Area in Colorado. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide hatchery-reared rainbow trout, specifically 9-11 inches in length and certified whirling disease negative. These trout are for stocking lakes at four locations within USAFA and three lakes at the Farish Recreation Area near Woodland Park, Colorado. Deliveries are scheduled at approximately 5-week intervals from April through September.
- USAFA Lakes (CLIN 0001): Five deliveries, each up to 1,100 pounds, totaling up to 5,500 pounds.
- Farish Lakes (CLIN 0002): Five deliveries, each up to 900 pounds, totaling up to 4,500 pounds. All deliveries are FOB destination and must occur during normal business hours. The contractor is required to implement a quality control program, and the government will monitor performance, including requiring a Fish Health Inspection Report prior to delivery.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: F022 (Fish Hatchery Services)
- NAICS Code: 112511, FinFish Farming and Fish Hatcheries, with a Small Business Size Standard of $3.75 Million USD.
- Period of Performance: April through September, for the contract duration (implied 2026-2029).
- Place of Performance: U.S. Air Force Academy and Farish Recreation Area, Colorado.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Judy Higgs, judy.higgs@us.af.mil