66--UT-OURAY NFH-BIRM FILTERS MEDIA MESH BAG

The contract pertains to the procurement of 300 one-cubic-foot bags of Birm Filter Media A8006 for use at the Ouray National Fish Hatchery in Utah, specifically to enhance water quality for endangered fish habitats by removing dissolved iron and manganese through catalytic oxidation. The product must meet ANSI/NSF Standard 61 certification for potable water systems and operate effectively within a pH range of 6.8 to 9.0, with performance sustained through periodic backwashing rather than consumptive use. Delivery is required by June 1, 2026, to the Randlett Unit address in Utah, while administrative oversight is managed from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service office in Falls Church, Virginia. The solicitation is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring offerors to self-certify as small businesses and comply with FAR clauses governing small business utilization, workforce equity, labor standards, and ethical conduct. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform and prohibits the use of certain foreign-produced telecommunications equipment, software from Kaspersky or ByteDance, and any involvement in human trafficking or unverified employment practices. Packaging and labeling must indicate the product name, part number, and unit size but do not require lot numbers, expiration dates, or military standards; preservation protocols are not specified beyond implied suitability under normal storage conditions due to NSF certification. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery at the hatchery, with authority vested in the Contracting Officer to accept nonconforming work. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain security, whistleblower protections, paid sick leave, minimum wage compliance, and federal acquisition integrity, but pricing details remain unspecified as the document is a request for quotation with blank financial fields, suggesting award has not yet been finalized and contract value is not determinable.