20--Coded Wire Fish Tags under IDIQ 140R2026D0001 - BD

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment revises the "Specifications" document.

• The "Specifications" document is attached to this amendment.

• The "Specifications" document.

• The Quote Due Date remains unchanged: February 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.

Specifications

This document outlines the specifications for coded wire tags required for the Central Valley Project. These tags are crucial for mitigating habitat loss from dams by supporting efforts to double Central Valley anadromous fish production. The tags help estimate hatchery contributions and trigger pumping restrictions when surrogate fish are detected.

• Coded wire tags are to be standard length.

• Tags must indicate Agency Code "05" for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hatchery production.

• Tags must indicate Agency Code "06" for California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) production.

• Manufacturer: Northwest Marine Technology, Inc.

• Product Number: 1CWTSTANDARD

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Five years, from 2/16/2026 to 2/15/2031.

• Minimum Order: $10,000.00 for the life of the contract, obligated at IDIQ award.

• Maximum Order: $3,020,787.00 for the life of the contract. The contractor is not obligated to honor orders exceeding $750,000.00 per year.

• Not applicable to this specifications document.

• Not specified in this document.

• Delivery Address/FOB Destination: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080.

• Delivery dates will be specified on individual task orders.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Coded Wire Tags for the Central Valley Project. The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring these tags to support efforts to mitigate habitat loss from dams and double Central Valley anadromous fish production under the CVPIA. The tags will be used for fall-run Chinook at Coleman and Nimbus hatcheries, and late-fall Chinook at Coleman, serving as surrogates for spring-run Chinook. Tagging helps estimate hatchery contributions and trigger pumping restrictions.

• Coded Wire Tags (Product Number: 1CWTSTANDARD)

• Tags must indicate Agency Code "05" to signify production at a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hatchery.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: February 16, 2026, through February 15, 2031 (5 years)

• Minimum Order (life of contract): $10,000.00

• Maximum Order (life of contract): $3,020,787.00

• Maximum Order (per year): $750,000.00

• Offer Due Date: February 6, 2026, 10:00 AM PST

• Quotes must be submitted via electronic mail only, signed and dated, in .pdf format to dkullar@usbr.gov.

• Required documents for submission include: Completed Price Schedule (Attachment 1) and Completed Vendor Information (Page 3).

• Evaluation Factor: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be based on the best value resulting from the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Delivery Address/FOB Destination: US Fish and Wildlife Service, 10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

• The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, including those related to contract terms, ordering, limitations, and security requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a price schedule for "140R2026Q0007 - ID/IQ- Coded Wire Fish Tags". It outlines the pricing structure for the tags over a five-year period, from February 16, 2026, through February 15, 2031.

• Product: The primary product is "1CWTSTANDARD" coded wire fish tags.
• Description: Tags are available in Standard, One-and-a-half-length, Half-length, Sequential, and Agency Only formats. They must be standard length and indicate Agency Code "05" for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) hatchery production.
• Pricing Tiers: Prices are per 1000 tags and vary based on quantity ordered:
  • 3,000 – 9,000 tags
  • 10,000 – 99,000 tags
  • 100,000 – 999,000 tags
  • 1,000,000+ tags
• Delivery Options: Pricing is provided for both Standard Delivery (minimum 90 days) and Expedited Delivery (minimum 30 days).
• Contract Period: The schedule covers five one-year periods, starting February 16, 2026.

This price schedule is critical for bidders to understand the cost structure associated with providing coded wire fish tags. Bidders must use this to formulate their pricing proposals, considering the different quantity tiers and delivery timelines. The specific pricing for each tier and delivery option will be a key component of the proposal evaluation.