NV-DESERT NWR-2300-GALLON HDPE WATER RESERVE TANKS
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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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for eleven (11) 2300-gallon High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Water Reserve Tanks for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract. The tanks are for above-ground potable water storage to support wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, during droughts. Quotes are due by January 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for eleven (11) 2300-gallon HDPE Water Reserve Tanks that must precisely match existing tanks. Key specifications include:
- Capacity: 2300 gallons (approx. 8,700 liters).
- Lids: 22-inch screw lid with an integrated secondary small level check lid.
- Internal Supports: Minimum of three per tank.
- Material: UV-resistant, weather-resistant HDPE with an 800# rating.
- Design: Cylindrical shape, tan color only.
- Compliance: Must meet or exceed ANSI/NSF 61 for potable water and other applicable federal regulations.
- Compatibility: Must match or be compatible with existing tanks, specifically mentioning Innovative Rotational Molding, Inc. as the manufacturer for the specified tank model. No substitutions will be accepted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- Period of Performance: December 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026.
- Delivery Date: February 16, 2026, to Desert National Wildlife Refuge, 16001 Corn Creek Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89124.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov by January 9, 2026. Submissions must include:
- Price per unit and total price.
- Lead time from order placement to delivery.
- Manufacturer warranty terms.
- Freight costs.
- Model number and proof of compatibility with existing tanks. Evaluation will be based on Best Value, considering price, technical acceptability, competitive delivery schedule, and positive past performance history.
Key Amendments
- Amendment 0003 extended the offer due date to January 9, 2026.
- Amendment 0002 clarified the tanks are for above-ground potable water storage for wildlife support during droughts.
- Amendment 0001 identified Innovative Rotational Molding, Inc. as the manufacturer for the specified tank model.