Fingerling Largemouth Bass Supply

The contract calls for the supply and delivery of 10,600 live largemouth bass fingerlings measuring between two and four inches, with genetic lineage sourced from Ohio or the surrounding region to ensure ecological compatibility for restocking Lake Vesuvius. All fish must comply with health and certification standards established by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, ensuring they are free of disease and suitable for introduction into a public waterbody. The delivery must be completed in accordance with agency protocols to maintain viability and regulatory compliance. This is a total small business set-aside contract under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 112511 for aquaculture, and is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through CSA East 3. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as Pedro, Ohio, with ZIP code 45659. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it may be part of a larger agency initiative, and participation is restricted to small businesses as defined by federal guidelines.