20--OR IRRIGON FISH HATCHERY FISH PUMP
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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a sole-source contract under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for a Magic Valley Heli-Arc Fishpump to support critical fish-handling operations at the Irrigon Fish Hatchery in Oregon. The acquisition, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260082 and posted on May 21, 2026, is justified under FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) due to the unique technical capabilities of the pump, which features heli-arc welded construction and has an established performance history in federal hatchery programs. No commercially available alternative meets the stringent biological safety requirements for minimizing fish stress, scale loss, and mortality during high-volume transfers, making competition infeasible. The contract is administered by the Department of the Interior office in Falls Church, VA, with Contracting Officer Solmaz Salih and Program Officer Nathaniel Wiese responsible for oversight. The place of performance is implied to be the Irrigon Fish Hatchery under the Lower Snake River Compensation Plan, though no explicit delivery address or FOB terms are defined. No detailed pricing, CLIN structure, or payment instructions are included, consistent with SAT documentation practices. Biological performance, system compatibility with existing infrastructure, and long-term durability under rugged hatchery conditions are the primary evaluation criteria, with no formal scoring or weighting applied. There is no indication of packaging, labeling, barcoding, or inspection standards beyond functional performance requirements. No attachments, representations from the vendor, or special clauses such as those for security, key personnel, or contract options are present. The vendor's identity, UEI, or CAGE code is not disclosed, nor is any socioeconomic status or size certification provided. The award is non-competitive, based solely on the uniqueness of the technology and its proven track record within federal fisheries programs.
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$77,419.19Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Magic Valley Heli-Arc & Mfg., Inc.
198 Freightway ST
Twin Falls, Idaho
83301-7939, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333914, Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 2060, Commercial Fishing Equipment. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of a Magic Valley Heli¿Arc Fishpump to support essential fish¿handling operations at Service facilities. The pump is needed to safely and efficiently move live fish during hatchery, transport, and resource¿management activities. The Heli¿Arc Fishpump is uniquely designed to minimize handling stress, scale loss, and mortality while maintaining high¿volume pumping capacity. This equipment directly supports mission¿critical fisheries programs, including brood stock collection, spawning operations, and fish distribution. Failure to obtain the appropriate pump would delay scheduled operations and risk harm to live fish, compromising program objectives and compliance requirements. The primary barrier is the unique engineering and biological¿handling design of the Magic Valley Heli¿Arc Fishpump. Competing pumps risk injury to fish due to excessive pressure, turbulence, or inadequate material construction. Additionally, other brands are not compatible with existing hose fittings and transfer systems, creating operational delays and increased costs for retrofitting.
Because only Magic Valley can meet these combined technical and biological requirements, competition is not feasible for this acquisition.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: contact@example.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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