20--Multi-Rack Fish Rearing Tank System

The Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 1 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to Aquatic Habitats, Inc. for the procurement of a Multi-Rack Fish Rearing Tank System. This contract is awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is not a request for quotes or competitive bidding. The decision to solicit from a single source is based on the fact that Aquatic Habitats, Inc. is the only known vendor providing manufacturer-certified representatives for this specific system, justifying the sole source acquisition. The contract, identified by solicitation number F12PS00147 and posted on March 1, 2012, falls under NAICS code 339999, which pertains to miscellaneous manufacturing. The Department of the Interior, through its Fish & Wildlife Services Headquarters located in Falls Church, Virginia, is the contracting agency. This procurement reflects a firm-fixed price arrangement and highlights the specialized nature of the equipment and vendor expertise required, underscoring the non-competitive acquisition rationale.