V--WA-COLUMBIA RIVER-TRAILER TRANSPORTATION
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 (USFWS) has established a new 10-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for trailer transportation services for its Fish Marking Trailers. This award notice, published on May 15, 2026, signifies the successful establishment of the BPA following a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation.
Scope of Work
This BPA covers the transportation of both Manual and Automated Fish Marking Trailers to multiple Federal and State Fish Hatcheries or other designated facilities throughout the year. Specific trailer types include Automated Fish Marking Trailers (47' length, 25,000 lbs hitch rating, ~17,000 lbs weight, 18,200 lbs GVWR, 3 axles) and Manual Fish Marking Trailers (43' length, 25,000 lbs hitch rating, ~13,000 lbs weight, 24,000 lbs GVWR, 3 axles). The awarded vendor must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 in Cargo Insurance Coverage.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 10-year duration, from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2036.
- Payment: BPA calls will be under the micro-purchase threshold and paid via Government credit card.
- Award Date: May 15, 2026 (date of award notice publication).
Set-Aside & NAICS
This opportunity was conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS Code is 924120, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original Request for Quotation (RFQ) required quotes to be submitted by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Award was made using a Trade-off Method, considering price, technical capability, and past performance (no terminations for default) approximately equally. Offerors were required to possess active SAM.gov registration.
Additional Notes
The solicitation was conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13. A Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Washington State was included, specifying minimum wage and fringe benefit rates for various occupations.