Notice of Intent to Sole Source - FY26 WSD Fish Hatchery Operation and Maintenance
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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), San Francisco District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services at the Don Clausen Fish Hatchery (DCFH) and Coyote Valley Fish Facility (CVFF) in Geyserville, CA. USACE intends to award this contract to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit their capabilities by February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM (PDT).
Scope of Work
The required services are crucial for mitigating fish and habitat loss resulting from the construction of Warm Springs Dam and Coyote Valley Dam. Key responsibilities include:
- Propagating, rearing, and releasing 200,000 steelhead from DCFH to compensate for 6,000 wild, adult steelhead.
- Propagating, rearing, and releasing 200,000 steelhead from CVFF to compensate for 4,000 wild, adult steelhead.
- Relocating Chinook salmon returning to DCFH and CVFF to the Russian River system.
- Providing night and weekend surveillance for the Coho facility, processing Coho returns, and supporting spawning/releasing transportation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Presolicitation)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM (PDT)
- Published: January 13, 2026
- Product Service Code: B516 (Animal And Fisheries Studies)
- Place of Performance: Geyserville, CA
Evaluation
This is not a Request for Quotation or Proposal. Responses will be considered if they provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the service contract will be awarded without further notice. The Government's determination not to compete is based on the necessity of these services.
Additional Notes
No solicitation document is available. Telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation will not be honored. Detailed capabilities must be submitted via email to logan.champlin@usace.army.mil and nairi.freeman@usace.army.mil.