USFWS-SPRING CREEK NFH-GENERATOR RENTAL

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Regional Office in Portland, Oregon, has issued an emergency single source contract award to United Rentals for generator rental services under solicitation number DOIFFBO200075. This action is taken to ensure continuous operation of critical systems at the Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery during a high-demand period from early September through the end of May. The generator serves as a vital backup power source to support essential infrastructure, including the fish ladder opening on August 31, the bio-filter treatment system, effluent system, and other pumps that maintain water flow to the hatchery ponds. A brief power outage during this timeframe could result in significant fish losses, hence the urgency and justification for a single source procurement in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. This notice clarifies that while the emergency award was made without competition due to immediate need, future contracts will be subject to competitive processes. It also emphasizes that this announcement is purely informational and not a solicitation, as no requests for proposals, quotes, or bids will be issued in connection with it. Interested parties may submit information before the notice closing date of September 8, 2020, exclusively via email to the designated Contract Specialist, Aaron Eubank. Other communication methods such as telephone, mail, or fax will not be accepted.