Live Fish Transportation & Delivery Logistics

The contract specifies the transport and delivery of live largemouth bass fingerlings from a hatchery to the Lake Vesuvius boat ramp in Pedro, Ohio, under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning ownership and responsibility for the fish transfer upon arrival at the destination. The successful bidder must ensure the fish remain viable throughout transit by maintaining strict environmental controls, including appropriate water quality, temperature, oxygen levels, and handling procedures to maximize survival rates. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220 for truck transportation of freight and is structured as a subcontract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting eligibility exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and the performance location is confirmed as Pedro, Ohio, 45659. The contract is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its CSA East 3 office, with no specific point of contact listed publicly.