56--UT JONES HOLE NFH Rock Materials
Overview
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PSC
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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 US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, sought bids for Rock Materials including rip rap, aggregate, and sand for the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. This solicitation aimed to procure materials to protect an open spring from Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) infiltration. The original offer due date was April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement was for the provision and delivery of specific rock and sand materials, FOB Destination, to the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery. Key materials and quantities included:
- Rip Rap: 6-inch to 8-inch diameter, 120 tons
- Commercial Road Base: 3/4-inch, 300 tons
- Manufactured Sand: Crushed, 60 tons
- Crushed Rock: 1 1/2-inch, 315 tons The contractor was responsible for loading and offloading materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation / RFP / RFQ (unrestricted)
- Period of Performance: April 30, 2026, to May 29, 2026
- Delivery Date: No later than May 29, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery, 24495 East Jones Hole Hatchery Road, Vernal, UT 84078-2042.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, at 1700 local time.
- Submission Method: Quotes and questions were to be emailed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers were evaluated based on ability to meet technical specifications, lead time for delivery after receipt of order, and price. Conformance to the Statement of Work was considered more favorable than price, with the government reserving the right to award based on best value tradeoffs.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the offer due date.
Additional Notes
Offerors were encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449. The solicitation incorporated FAR clauses by reference. The contractor was required to be licensed and certified in Utah and follow all relevant regulations. Contact for inquiries was Jeremy Riva at jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov or 303-535-4788.