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Pyrotechnics for Bird Hazing

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Submission Closed08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying pyrotechnic devices for bird hazing operations designed to protect federally listed Threatened and Endangered salmon and steelhead smolt during their downstream migration. These operations are critical for compliance with the Endangered Species Act, and the pyrotechnics must enable field personnel to conduct timely and effective deterrence of birds that pose a predation risk. Vendors are required to submit their business details including name, point of contact, UEI Number, CAGE Code, business size, and a capability statement not exceeding three pages that includes product specifications, manufacturer information, past performance on similar contracts, and experience supplying pyrotechnics to other government agencies. This solicitation is strictly market research and not a request for proposals; no contract will be awarded based on submissions, and pricing provided is for estimation only. The NAICS code is 325998, and the requirement is not set aside for any small business category. Responses must be sent to Gerry Hensley, Contract Specialist, by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on August 5, 2026, and all questions must be directed to him exclusively. The Government retains the right to use non-proprietary information in future solicitations, and vendors are responsible for marking proprietary data appropriately. The primary point of contact is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations planned in Moses Lake, Washington.

General Info

USDA seeks pyrotechnic vendors for bird hazing to protect endangered salmon and steelhead, market research only, responses due August 5, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Moses Lake, WA, 98837, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Contacts

Gerry Hensley

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting information regarding the purchase of pyrotechnics for bird hazing operations. These activities are essential to safeguarding federally listed Threatened and Endangered salmon and steelhead smolt during their downriver migration to the Pacific Ocean, in accordance with protections established under the Endangered Species Act. The required pyrotechnic items directly enable field personnel to conduct timely and effective hazing operations necessary to meet these statutory conservation obligations.

If you are an interested vendor, please provide the following information:

1) Business name and point of contact; 2) UEI Number and CAGE Code; 3) business size; and 4) a brief statement of capability not more than three pages to include but not limited to:

A. Product descriptions/specifications describing the salient characteristics of your products and how they match the required pyrotechnics; and include the manufacturer name and address of your products

B. Past performance information on contracts of same scope

C. Whether you have provided pyrotechnics to other agencies

Interested vendors should only provide the data reuqested. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s). Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature.

This is not a request for proposals, but instead market research to determine interested vendors prior to issuing a solicitation. The applicable NAICS code for ths requirement is 325998. Pricing information if provided is for estimation purposes only. A determination by the Government on the method of competing this requirement has not been established. The Government will not award a contract based on the Sources Sought Notice or the information received, nor will it reimburse participants for the information they provide. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses to this notice are due no later than 3:00 pm Central Time, on August 5, 2026, to the attention of Gerry Hensley, Contract Specialist, via e-mail to gerry.hensley@usda.gov. All questions regarding this notice must also be directed to the point of contact in this notice.