J--Leavenworth NFH - Annual PRAS Service Sole Source Posting
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to Integrated Aqua for annual maintenance of its partially-recirculating aquaculture system (pRAS) equipment. This notice serves as a Sole Source Justification.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual maintenance services, including necessary parts, for four SITA UV units (UV400/18 TC UL systems) and three HEX Microscreen Drum Filter units (X3-3HP). These services are critical for the safe and effective operation of the pRAS facility, which supports the rearing of approximately 280,000 spring Chinook salmon annually. Proper servicing ensures water quality, protects fish health, and preserves the longevity of this specialized equipment.
Justification for Sole Source
Integrated Aqua is identified as the only known service provider possessing the specialized expertise, operational knowledge, and manufacturer-specific experience required to safely service and troubleshoot these specific units while live fish or sensitive aquatic systems are operating. Their technicians have unique training, the ability to procure OEM parts, and can meet the hatchery's requirement for responding to equipment emergencies within one business day.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Integrated Aqua
- Product Service Code: J046 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Water Purification And Sewage Treatment Equipment)
- Published: March 10, 2026
Response Information
This notice is for information purposes only. Interested parties who believe they can meet the stated requirements may submit a capability statement by March 25, 2026, to oscar_orozco@fws.gov.