56--UT JONES HOLE NFH Rock Materials

The contract pertains to the supply and delivery of rock materials—including 120 tons of 6–8 inch rip-rap, 300 tons of 3/4-inch commercial road base, 60 tons of manufactured crushed sand, and 315 tons of 1.5-inch crushed rock—to the Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery in Vernal, Utah. The performance period spans from April 30, 2026, to May 29, 2026, with all deliveries required FOB destination by the end date. Pricing is quoted per ton and includes delivery, though specific unit prices are not disclosed, and no contract value is provided due to the absence of offeror-submitted pricing. The solicitation, issued under number 140FS226Q0091, is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, SAT Team 2, under the Department of the Interior, with administrative oversight based in Falls Church, Virginia. Evaluation of proposals focuses on technical compliance with specifications, lead time for delivery, and price reasonableness, with award based on best value trade-off rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Offers must be submitted via email by April 27, 2026, and include representations regarding size status, UEI or CAGE code, and socioeconomic certifications, particularly under the small business set-aside provisions with a 550-employee size standard under NAICS code 212319. Contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR clauses covering whistleblower protections, prohibitions on confidential confidentiality agreements, subcontractor debarment screening, combating trafficking, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, child labor compliance, Buy American requirements, and electronic payments via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), which is the only authorized method for invoicing. The government retains the right to inspect and accept deliverables at the hatchery site, with acceptance contingent upon approval by a designated Fish and Wildlife Service representative. Although no explicit packaging, marking, or MIL-STD requirements are included, contractors are expected to meet industry-quality standards and federal sustainability guidelines under EPA, USDA BioPreferred, and ENERGY STAR programs. Key contacts include Jeremy Riva for administrative matters and Sean Henderson as the technical point of contact. No contract options, key personnel designations, or security clearance requirements are specified, but indemnity for intellectual property claims and obligations under electronic invoicing and payment systems are mandated. All offerors must complete required representations through