20--OR IRRIGON FISH HATCHERY FISH PUMP

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.