87--WA-WINTHROP NFH-FISH FOOD

The Department of the Interior, through the Fws Sat Team 3, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a firm-fixed price, sole source contract to Moore-Clark U.S.A., Inc. under NAICS code 112511. The contract addresses an urgent requirement for the delivery of specialized fish feed to the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery, part of the Leavenworth Fisheries Complex, by December 1, 2025. The required supplies include various quantities of BioVita Starter Mash, BioVita Starter #0, BioVita Starter #2, BioVita Fry 2mm, and BioClark's Fry 2.5mm, which are critical for the health and growth of Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead fish in the Columbia Basin. The procurement follows a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, focusing on technical acceptability in management approach, past performance from the last three years, and the qualifications of key personnel. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and adherence to a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including Buy American and Trade Agreements, whistleblower protections, and labor standards. While the intent is for a sole source award, the agency invited capability statements to determine if competition would be advantageous.