AZ-WILLOW BEACH NFH-INSTALL PUMP VFD

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to furnish and install two Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on the Floating Platform Pumps system at Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery in Mohave County, Arizona. The objective is to enhance operational efficiency, improve flow control, and reduce electrical consumption. The solicitation, numbered 140FGA26Q0043, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. Contractors must submit proposals via email to Nicole Johnson at nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov by 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 16, 2026, following the SF 1449 format and including required certifications, technical capability documentation, past performance details, product brochures, and a project schedule. Site visits are encouraged and scheduled for July 7 and July 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. The contract requires delivery and installation at the hatchery’s location in Willow Beach, AZ, with a 90-day performance period from August 3, 2026, to November 2, 2026, under FOB destination terms. The award will be made through a trade-off process considering technical capability, past performance, and price, with no indication of a lowest price technically acceptable approach. The contractor must comply with National Electrical Code standards, manufacturer specifications, and federal regulations including Buy American, Sustainable Products, and Servicemember Employment and Disability Non-Discrimination provisions. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the contractor must hold an active SAM.gov Unique Entity ID. The contract includes standard FAR clauses on ethics, whistleblower protections, subcontractor reporting, labor standards, privacy training, and supply chain security, with specific attention to prohibitions on certain foreign-made applications and equipment. No specific contract value or pricing details are disclosed, as the solicitation relies on offeror-submitted quotes.