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Hatchery Operations & Fish Husbandry Support

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Federal

Submission Closed06/03/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract seeks expert support for the daily husbandry and operational care of delta smelt at the Bouldin Island Hatchery, focusing on critical aquaculture functions such as precise feeding regimens, continuous health monitoring, and stringent water quality management. All activities are designed to ensure the survival and well-being of this sensitive species in a controlled hatchery environment, requiring specialized knowledge in freshwater fish culture and a strong understanding of endangered species protocols. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 311710 and is issued by Sat Team 1 FWS under the Department of the Interior. Responses are due by June 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM, with no set-aside requirements specified. The place of performance is fixed at Bouldin Island Hatchery, and successful bidders must demonstrate proven experience in supporting native fish species through hands-on hatchery operations, including adaptive management of environmental conditions to meet biological needs.

General Info

Provision of specialized delta smelt fish culture services, including feeding, health monitoring, and water quality management.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Sat Team 1 FwsView Agency

NAICS

311710 - Seafood Product Preparation and PackagingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 140FS126Q0101.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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F--Hatchery Specialist SF BAY DELTA Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 13

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Response DeadlineJun 3

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Submission Closed

06/03/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Sat Team 1 Fws

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Department Of The Interior → Sat Team 1 Fws

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Full Description

Provide expert fish culture support including feeding, health monitoring, water quality management, and daily operations for delta smelt at Bouldin Island Hatchery.