H--WA-LYONS FERRY FH-CHILLER

SOL #: 140FS126Q0028Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Fish And Wildlife Service

FWS, SAT TEAM 1

Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Equipment And Materials Testing: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment (H245)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9df8fa3022a64a7b9fef5dd39695e7b9/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 6, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM

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) is soliciting quotes for one Aqua Logic Heat/Cool Pump (chiller) or approved equal, intended for the Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery in Washtucna, WA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The chiller will be used for chilling spring Chinook eggs in a closed-loop system. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for an HP7 AquaLogic Heat/Cool Pump or an approved equivalent. Key technical specifications include:

Minimum cooling capacity of 10 tons.
Minimum 120,000 nominal BTUH.
Minimum electrical capacity of 35 kW.
Operating voltage: 460V (confirmed acceptable by government, though 208-230V was initially mentioned).
Three-phase electrical service.
Required flow rate between 60 and 120 GPM.
Minimum air outlet capacity of 8,200 CFM. The chiller will use a water-based coolant to chill water in an incubation room, with a desired set point of 40°F. The system is needed for cooling only, not heating. Delivery is FOB Destination to Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery, 13780 WA-261, Washtucna, WA 99371, with an anticipated delivery of 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 333415, with a small business size standard of no more than 1,250 employees.
Quote Due Date: February 17, 2026, by 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Questions Due Date: February 13, 2026.
Published Date: February 13, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: E-Mail quotes to marshall_richard@fws.gov.
Required Information: Quotes must specify cost (material, delivery, fees), include delivery, be on company letterhead or SF-1449, include SAM.gov UEI code, and provide a point of contact phone number and e-mail address. If a GSA contract applies, provide the contract number.
Evaluation: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers will be opened to establish a competitive range, and only those in the competitive range will be reviewed for responsibility and award.
Amendments: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments. If a bid has already been submitted and needs modification, send a revised quote via the same email chain, clearly indicating it is a revised quote.

Additional Notes

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. FAR provisions 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) must be followed.