20--SCCAO Tracy Fish Collection Facility Fish Sampling

The contract solicitation 140R2026Q0088 issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, is a firm-fixed price purchase order for the fabrication of a new fish sampling bucket to be delivered to the Tracy Fish Collection Facility in Byron, California. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, targeting manufacturers classified under NAICS code 332313, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with up-to-date representations and certifications, including compliance with the Buy American Act and prohibitions against inverted domestic corporations, child labor, and dealings with entities involved in activities related to Iran. The contractor must provide a complete fabricated fish sampling bucket and spare parts, adhering to strict design specifications outlined in five detailed engineering drawings and supporting photos of the existing unit, and must conform to industry standards including ASME B46.1, Y14.1, Y14.5, AWS D1.6, and NIBS NCS. The bucket must be free of blisters, loose mill scale, excessive rust, grease, sand, dirt, and other foreign materials, and acceptance occurs at the facility upon government inspection. The period of performance is 180 days from the effective date, with key milestones including submission of a project schedule within 14 days of contract award, welder certifications within 14 days of schedule approval, and final delivery of the bucket and spare parts within 120 days of schedule approval. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with all shipping costs included in the quoted price, and the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative seven days in advance of delivery. Technical evaluation focuses on the proposed approach, past performance through CPARS records, and demonstrable prior experience meeting five years of similar project requirements with at least two relevant projects in the last five years—all of which serve as a mandatory pass/fail gate. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204, and the award will be made to the offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government considering all factors. Payment is processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, governed by the Prompt Payment Act, and all communication and contract modifications must be routed exclusively through the designated COR or Contracting Officer. The contractor is required to ensure quality workmanship, comply with statutory provisions including Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards, Kickbacks,