Z--WA-FWS SPRING CRK PROTECTIVE COATING
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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 (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for protective coating application on the filter bed channel at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project aims to protect the underlying concrete, prevent seepage, and enhance the operational efficiency of the hatchery's Biofilter Treatment System. Proposals are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing and installing a non-toxic, fish-safe protective coating on the center channel of the Biofilter system. The channel is approximately 228 feet long by 17 feet wide, with coating required up to 3 feet high on surrounding walls. Key tasks include surface preparation for proper adhesion, sealing large gaps on the channel floor and walls, verifying measurements on-site, and proper disposal of all waste. Contractors must avoid coating metal components of filter gates.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order.
- Project Magnitude: Estimated between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to August 1, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: May 7, 2026, by 4:00 PM MST.
- Published Date: April 28, 2026.
Eligibility & Evaluation
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238110 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million). Proposals will be evaluated based on: Relevant Experience (20%), Technical Approach (15%), Past Performance (10%), Project Schedule (5%), and Price (50%). The award will be made to the responsible respondent offering the best value to the Government. Contractors must demonstrate experience in applying protective coatings to fish raceways or similar underwater concrete structures.
Additional Notes
Two amendments have been issued. Amendment 0001 clarified that this is a new requirement and included the site visit sign-in sheet from the April 14, 2026 site visit. Amendment 0002 extended the proposal due date and provided attached pictures in response to a vendor question about drawings. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all amendments. Electronic responses are required via email to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov.