20--OR IRRIGON FISH HATCHERY FISH PUMP

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Magic Valley Heli-Arc & Mfg., Inc., located in Twin Falls, Idaho, for the purchase of a specialized Magic Valley Heli-Arc Fishpump. This acquisition is authorized under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold provisions of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), allowing the agency to procure from a single source when only one vendor is reasonably available. The pump, classified under NAICS code 333914 and PSC 2060, is critical for safely and efficiently handling live fish in hatchery, transport, and resource management activities maintained by the Service. The unique design of the Heli-Arc Fishpump minimizes fish stress, scale loss, and mortality while ensuring high-volume pumping capacity, directly supporting vital fisheries programs such as brood stock collection and spawning operations. Due to the pump’s specialized engineering and biological handling capabilities, no alternative products meet these combined technical requirements, nor are other brands compatible with existing equipment, which would cause operational delays and added costs. This sole source procurement aims to avoid risks to live fish and schedule disruptions. While this notice is not a solicitation, interested parties who believe they can offer a competitive solution may submit a written statement of capabilities by the specified deadline. Such submissions must convincingly demonstrate how competition would benefit the government and must be emailed to the designated contact. Any costs incurred in preparing responses will not be reimbursed. The contracting activity is located at the Department of the Interior in Falls Church, VA, with Carter Duke as the point of contact.