WA-COLUMBIA RIVER-TRAILER TRANSPORTATION
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for trailer transportation services to establish a new 10-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This opportunity, titled "WA-COLUMBIA RIVER-TRAILER TRANSPORTATION," is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to transport USFWS Fish Marking Trailers. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for transporting both Manual and Automated Fish Marking Trailers throughout the year to various Federal and State Fish Hatcheries or other designated facilities. Specific trailer types include:
- Automated Fish Marking Trailers: 47' length, 5th wheel hitch (25,000 lbs rating), ~17,000 lbs weight, 18,200 lbs GVWR, 3 axles.
- Manual Fish Marking Trailers: 43' length, A-frame hitch with adjustable 2-5/16" ball coupler (25,000 lbs rating), ~13,000 lbs weight, 24,000 lbs GVWR, 3 axles. The vendor must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in Cargo Insurance Coverage.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 10-year BPA from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2036.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 924120 (Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees).
- Response Date: April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
- Payment: BPA calls will be under the micro-purchase threshold and paid via Government credit card.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be made using a Trade-off Method, considering price, technical capability, and past performance (no terminations for default) approximately equally. Offerors must submit a quotation with unit and total price on company letterhead and include their SAM.gov UEI code. Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required by the quote due date.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13. All attachments should be reviewed for complete quote submission instructions. A Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Washington State is included, detailing minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for various occupations.