Z--WA-FWS SPRING CRK PROTECTIVE COATING
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 the WA-FWS Spring Creek Protective Coating project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves applying a protective coating to the filter bed channel of the Biofilter Treatment System at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, WA. The project aims to protect underlying concrete, prevent seepage, and improve operational efficiency by reducing algae and sediment buildup, thereby enhancing water flow and cleanliness. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 1600 hours local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and install a protective coating on the center channel of the Biofilter system. Key requirements include ensuring the coating is non-toxic to fish and suitable for submerged concrete surfaces, preparing the surface for proper adhesion, and sealing large gaps on the channel floor and walls before coating. Contractors must verify all measurements on-site, avoid coating metal components, and manage all necessary equipment, materials, waste disposal, and provide a portable restroom. The channel is approximately 228 feet long by 17 feet wide, with coating required up to 3 feet high on surrounding walls. This is a brand-new requirement, not a continuation of incumbent services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Construction Purchase Order
- Magnitude: Estimated between $25,000 and $100,000
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to August 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238110, Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million
- Offers Due: April 30, 2026, at 1600 hours local time
- Published: April 21, 2026 (latest amendment date)
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on a best value approach considering: Relevant Experience (20%), Technical Approach (15%), Past Performance (10%), Project Schedule (5%), and Price (50%). Contractors must demonstrate experience in applying protective coatings to fish raceways or similar underwater concrete structures, and the coating must be safe for aquatic life and continuous water exposure.
Additional Notes
A site visit was held on April 14, 2026, and the sign-in sheet is included in Amendment 0001. Electronic responses are required via email to Shannon_barnhill@fws.gov, and Standard Form 1442 must be completed and submitted. The primary point of contact is Shannon Barnhill (shannon_barnhill@fws.gov).