20--MT ENNIS NFH MOBILE FISH PUMP

Solicitation 140FS226Q0072 is a firm-fixed price, 100 percent small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior, FWS SAT Team 2, for the procurement of a mobile fish pump and harvester for the Ennis National Fish Hatchery in Montana. The required equipment is an Aqua Life Magic Valley Heli Arc BP60G-P1 or an equivalent model, featuring a 6 inch intake and discharge, an electric start gas Honda motor, and an adjustable or telescoping de-watering tower. The unit is intended for transferring juvenile Rainbow trout between rearing units and transport trucks and must be delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate use. The contract is awarded based on a best value trade-off methodology, where technical specifications and past performance are weighted more heavily than price. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination to the Ennis National Fish Hatchery, with a common delivery date of September 30, 2026. While initial specifications mentioned installation, updated terms indicate that installation is not required. All payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. The government maintains the right to inspect and accept the equipment at the destination to ensure full conformity with the technical specifications and federal acquisition regulations.