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Supply of Walleye Grower Fish Food

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State & Local

Submission Closed07/23/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 311119

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Solicitation # 304T-27-325M2.2

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Bureau of Reclamation

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Office of Resource Conservation

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National Institute Of Health Niehs

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Solicitation # 26-422DNR-LNDMG-B-50826

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Office of Land Management

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The contract pertains to the supply of specialized fish feed formulated specifically for walleye at the grower stage, to be delivered to the Rathbun Fish Hatchery for use in aquaculture operations. The feed must meet precise nutritional standards to support optimal growth and health of walleye during this critical developmental phase, ensuring compatibility with the hatchery’s existing protocols and environmental conditions. Delivery must be scheduled to maintain consistent supply without disruption to ongoing fish rearing activities. This is a subcontract under the authority of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, with a solicitation posted on July 9, 2026, and responses due by July 23, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 311119 indicates the supplier must operate within the aquaculture feed manufacturing sector. All deliveries are to be made to the designated operation in Des Moines, Iowa. The contract does not specify any set-aside provisions, and participation is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the solicitation.